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Subtract 25/18 from 3/20

1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 1 7/18

3/20 - 25/18 is -223/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/180 - 250/180 = 27 - 250/180 = -223/180

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