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Subtract 35/72 from 20/25

20/25 - 35/72 is 113/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    20/25 = 20 × 72/25 × 72 = 1440/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    35/72 = 35 × 25/72 × 25 = 875/1800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/1800 - 875/1800 = 1440 - 875/1800 = 565/1800
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/360

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