Subtract 12/36 from 20/25
20/25 - 12/36 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
20/25 = 20 × 36/25 × 36 = 720/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/900 - 300/900 = 720 - 300/900 = 420/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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