Subtract 20/21 from 25/56
25/56 - 20/21 is -85/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
20/21 = 20 × 8/21 × 8 = 160/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/168 - 160/168 = 75 - 160/168 = -85/168
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