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Subtract 20/75 from 2/9

2/9 - 20/75 is -2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/225 - 60/225 = 50 - 60/225 = -10/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45

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