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Subtract 5/9 from 20/25

20/25 - 5/9 is 11/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/225 - 125/225 = 180 - 125/225 = 55/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/45

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