Subtract 2/20 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 2/20
35/25 - 2/20 is 13/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
35/25 = 35 × 4/25 × 4 = 140/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/100 - 10/100 = 140 - 10/100 = 130/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
- In mixed form: 13/10
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