Subtract 25/81 from 4/20
4/20 - 25/81 is -44/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
4/20 = 4 × 81/20 × 81 = 324/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
25/81 = 25 × 20/81 × 20 = 500/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/1620 - 500/1620 = 324 - 500/1620 = -176/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/405
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