Subtract 12/25 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 12/25
49/20 - 12/25 is 197/100.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 5/20 × 5 = 245/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/100 - 48/100 = 245 - 48/100 = 197/100 - In mixed form: 197/100
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