Subtract 8/6 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 1 2/6
25/20 - 8/6 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 80/60 = 75 - 80/60 = -5/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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