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Subtract 12/25 from 35/20

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 12/25

35/20 - 12/25 is 127/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    35/20 = 35 × 5/20 × 5 = 175/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/100 - 48/100 = 175 - 48/100 = 127/100
  5. In mixed form: 127/100

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