Subtract 6/12 from 9/25
9/25 - 6/12 is -7/50.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/300 - 150/300 = 108 - 150/300 = -42/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/50
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