Subtract 4/25 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 4/25
203 - 425 is 48875.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
203 = 20 × 253 × 25 = 50075 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
425 = 4 × 325 × 3 = 1275 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50075 - 1275 = 500 - 1275 = 48875 - In mixed form: 63875
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