Subtract 7/20 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 7/20
25/9 - 7/20 is 437/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
25/9 = 25 × 20/9 × 20 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/180 - 63/180 = 500 - 63/180 = 437/180 - In mixed form: 277/180
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