Subtract 8/12 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 8/12
60/25 - 8/12 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
60/25 = 60 × 12/25 × 12 = 720/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/300 - 200/300 = 720 - 200/300 = 520/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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