Subtract 27/25 from 20/40
1st number: 20/40, 2nd number: 1 2/25
20/40 - 27/25 is -29/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
27/25 = 27 × 8/25 × 8 = 216/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/200 - 216/200 = 100 - 216/200 = -116/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/50
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