Subtract 45/56 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 45/56
25/20 - 45/56 is 25/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
25/20 = 25 × 14/20 × 14 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/280 - 225/280 = 350 - 225/280 = 125/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/56
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