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Subtract 12/25 from 20/4

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 12/25

20/4 - 12/25 is 113/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    20/4 = 20 × 25/4 × 25 = 500/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/100 - 48/100 = 500 - 48/100 = 452/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/25
  6. In mixed form: 413/25

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