Subtract 4/75 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 4/75
20/15 - 4/75 is 32/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
20/15 = 20 × 5/15 × 5 = 100/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
4/75 = 4 × 1/75 × 1 = 4/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/75 - 4/75 = 100 - 4/75 = 96/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/25
- In mixed form: 17/25
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