Subtract 15/40 from 20/25
20/25 - 15/40 is 17/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
20/25 = 20 × 8/25 × 8 = 160/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
15/40 = 15 × 5/40 × 5 = 75/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/200 - 75/200 = 160 - 75/200 = 85/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/40
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