Subtract 20/25 from 7/20
7/20 - 20/25 is -9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
7/20 = 7 × 5/20 × 5 = 35/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
20/25 = 20 × 4/25 × 4 = 80/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/100 - 80/100 = 35 - 80/100 = -45/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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