Subtract 20/25 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 20/25
28/9 - 20/25 is 104/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/225 - 180/225 = 700 - 180/225 = 520/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/45
- In mixed form: 214/45
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