Subtract 7/25 from 20/90
20/90 - 7/25 is -13/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
20/90 = 20 × 5/90 × 5 = 100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/450 - 126/450 = 100 - 126/450 = -26/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/225
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