Subtract 2/75 from 20/45
20/45 - 2/75 is 94/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/225 - 6/225 = 100 - 6/225 = 94/225
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