Subtract 21/25 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 21/25
80/12 - 21/25 is 437/75.
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,
80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
21/25 = 21 × 12/25 × 12 = 252/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/300 - 252/300 = 2000 - 252/300 = 1748/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/75
- In mixed form: 562/75
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