Subtract 2/56 from 25/20, Solve 1 5/20

Subtract 2/56 from 25/20

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 2/56

25/20 - 2/56 is 17/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
25/20 = 25 × 14/20 × 14 = 350/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/280 - 10/280 = 350 - 10/280 = 340/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14

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