Subtract 12/25 from 20/72
20/72 - 12/25 is -91/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
12/25 = 12 × 72/25 × 72 = 864/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/1800 - 864/1800 = 500 - 864/1800 = -364/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/450
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