Subtract 7/12 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 7/12
80/25 - 7/12 is 157/60.
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,
80/25 = 80 × 12/25 × 12 = 960/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/300 - 175/300 = 960 - 175/300 = 785/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/60
- In mixed form: 237/60
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