Subtract 42/18 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 2 6/18
25/20 - 42/18 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
42/18 = 42 × 10/18 × 10 = 420/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 420/180 = 225 - 420/180 = -195/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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