Subtract 48/25 from 8/20
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 1 23/25
8/20 - 48/25 is -38/25.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
48/25 = 48 × 4/25 × 4 = 192/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/100 - 192/100 = 40 - 192/100 = -152/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/25
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