Subtract 7/25 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 7/25
36/20 - 7/25 is 38/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
36/20 = 36 × 5/20 × 5 = 180/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/100 - 28/100 = 180 - 28/100 = 152/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/25
- In mixed form: 113/25
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