Subtract 20/25 from 42/40
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 20/25
42/40 - 20/25 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
20/25 = 20 × 8/25 × 8 = 160/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/200 - 160/200 = 210 - 160/200 = 50/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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