Subtract 5/25 from 8/12
8/12 - 5/25 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/300 - 60/300 = 200 - 60/300 = 140/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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