Subtract 28/6 from 20/25
1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 4 4/6
20/25 - 28/6 is -58/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
20/25 = 20 × 6/25 × 6 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 700/150 = 120 - 700/150 = -580/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/15
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