Answers

Subtract 20/25 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 20/25

49/36 - 20/25 is 101/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   49/36 = 49 × 25/36 × 25 = 1225/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   20/25 = 20 × 36/25 × 36 = 720/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/900 - 720/900 = 1225 - 720/900 = 505/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/180

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