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Subtract 20/25 from 7/3

1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 20/25

7/3 - 20/25 is 23/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    7/3 = 7 × 25/3 × 25 = 175/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/75 - 60/75 = 175 - 60/75 = 115/75
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
  6. In mixed form: 18/15

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