Subtract 50/9 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 5 5/9
25/20 - 50/9 is -155/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 1000/180 = 225 - 1000/180 = -775/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/36
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