Subtract 20/60 from 4/75
4/75 - 20/60 is -7/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/300 - 100/300 = 16 - 100/300 = -84/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/25
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