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Subtract 12/75 from 25/20

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 12/75

25/20 - 12/75 is 109/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    25/20 = 25 × 15/20 × 15 = 375/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/300 - 48/300 = 375 - 48/300 = 327/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/100
  6. In mixed form: 19/100

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