Subtract 8/3 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 2 2/3
25/20 - 8/3 is -17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 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 3 × 20 = 60,
8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 160/60 = 75 - 160/60 = -85/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12
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