Subtract 40/25 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 15/25
20/3 - 40/25 is 76/15.
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,
20/3 = 20 × 25/3 × 25 = 500/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
40/25 = 40 × 3/25 × 3 = 120/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/75 - 120/75 = 500 - 120/75 = 380/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/15
- In mixed form: 51/15
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