Subtract 32/49 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 32/49
25/20 - 32/49 is 117/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
25/20 = 25 × 49/20 × 49 = 1225/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
32/49 = 32 × 20/49 × 20 = 640/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/980 - 640/980 = 1225 - 640/980 = 585/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/196
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