Subtract 90/25 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 3 15/25
20/4 - 90/25 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
20/4 = 20 × 25/4 × 25 = 500/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
90/25 = 90 × 4/25 × 4 = 360/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/100 - 360/100 = 500 - 360/100 = 140/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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