Subtract 20/60 from 20/25
20/25 - 20/60 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/300 - 100/300 = 240 - 100/300 = 140/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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