Subtract 49/25 from 12/20
1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 24/25
12/20 - 49/25 is -34/25.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 5/20 × 5 = 60/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
49/25 = 49 × 4/25 × 4 = 196/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/100 - 196/100 = 60 - 196/100 = -136/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/25
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