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Subtract 2/25 from 36/20

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 2/25

36/20 - 2/25 is 43/25.

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,
    36/20 = 36 × 5/20 × 5 = 180/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/100 - 8/100 = 180 - 8/100 = 172/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/25
  6. In mixed form: 118/25

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