Subtract 56/9 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 6 2/9
25/20 - 56/9 is -179/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 1120/180 = 225 - 1120/180 = -895/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/36
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