Subtract 1/25 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 1/25
25/20 - 1/25 is 121/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
25/20 = 25 × 5/20 × 5 = 125/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
1/25 = 1 × 4/25 × 4 = 4/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/100 - 4/100 = 125 - 4/100 = 121/100 - In mixed form: 121/100
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