Subtract 25/36 from 5/20
5/20 - 25/36 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 125/180 = 45 - 125/180 = -80/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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