Subtract 25/20 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 1 5/20
20/35 - 25/20 is -19/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 175/140 = 80 - 175/140 = -95/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/28
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