Subtract 20/25 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 20/25
5/3 - 20/25 is 13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
5/3 = 5 × 25/3 × 25 = 125/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/75 - 60/75 = 125 - 60/75 = 65/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15
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