Subtract 40/20 from 15/25
1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 2 0/20
15/25 - 40/20 is -7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
40/20 = 40 × 5/20 × 5 = 200/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/100 - 200/100 = 60 - 200/100 = -140/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5
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