Subtract 20/25 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 20/25
42/4 - 20/25 is 97/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
42/4 = 42 × 25/4 × 25 = 1050/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
20/25 = 20 × 4/25 × 4 = 80/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/100 - 80/100 = 1050 - 80/100 = 970/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/10
- In mixed form: 97/10
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