Subtract 8/25 from 12/20
12/20 - 8/25 is 7/25.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/100 - 32/100 = 60 - 32/100 = 28/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/25
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