Subtract 25/60 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 25/60
35/20 - 25/60 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/60 - 25/60 = 105 - 25/60 = 80/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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