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Subtract 20/25 from 50/4

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 20/25

50/4 - 20/25 is 117/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    50/4 = 50 × 25/4 × 25 = 1250/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    20/25 = 20 × 4/25 × 4 = 80/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1250/100 - 80/100 = 1250 - 80/100 = 1170/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/10
  6. In mixed form: 117/10

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