Subtract 4/60 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 4/60
25/20 - 4/60 is 71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 4/60 = 75 - 4/60 = 71/60 - In mixed form: 111/60
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