Subtract 40/7 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 5 5/7
25/20 - 40/7 is -125/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
40/7 = 40 × 20/7 × 20 = 800/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/140 - 800/140 = 175 - 800/140 = -625/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/28
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