Subtract 7/25 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 7/25
42/20 - 7/25 is 91/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
42/20 = 42 × 5/20 × 5 = 210/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/100 - 28/100 = 210 - 28/100 = 182/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/50
- In mixed form: 141/50
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