Subtract 27/25 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 2/25
90/12 - 27/25 is 321/50.
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,
90/12 = 90 × 25/12 × 25 = 2250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/300 - 324/300 = 2250 - 324/300 = 1926/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/50
- In mixed form: 621/50
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