Subtract 12/9 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 1 3/9
60/25 - 12/9 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/225 - 300/225 = 540 - 300/225 = 240/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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