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Subtract 9/25 from 56/20

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 9/25

56/20 - 9/25 is 61/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    56/20 = 56 × 5/20 × 5 = 280/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    9/25 = 9 × 4/25 × 4 = 36/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/100 - 36/100 = 280 - 36/100 = 244/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/25
  6. In mixed form: 211/25

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