Subtract 12/25 from 20/36
20/36 - 12/25 is 17/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
12/25 = 12 × 36/25 × 36 = 432/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/900 - 432/900 = 500 - 432/900 = 68/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/225
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