Subtract 20/25 from 5/6
5/6 - 20/25 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
20/25 = 20 × 6/25 × 6 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/150 - 120/150 = 125 - 120/150 = 5/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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