Subtract 20/45 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 20/45
25/4 - 20/45 is 209/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/180 - 80/180 = 1125 - 80/180 = 1045/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/36
- In mixed form: 529/36
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