Subtract 21/24 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 21/24
25/20 - 21/24 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
25/20 = 25 × 6/20 × 6 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 105/120 = 150 - 105/120 = 45/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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