Subtract 12/20 from 10/25
10/25 - 12/20 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
10/25 = 10 × 4/25 × 4 = 40/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
12/20 = 12 × 5/20 × 5 = 60/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/100 - 60/100 = 40 - 60/100 = -20/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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