Subtract 25/14 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 1 11/14
75/20 - 25/14 is 55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
25/14 = 25 × 10/14 × 10 = 250/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/140 - 250/140 = 525 - 250/140 = 275/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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