Subtract 1/25 from 2/20
2/20 - 1/25 is 3/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
1/25 = 1 × 4/25 × 4 = 4/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/100 - 4/100 = 10 - 4/100 = 6/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/50
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