Subtract 9/3 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 3 0/3
75/20 - 9/3 is 3/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
9/3 = 9 × 20/3 × 20 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/60 - 180/60 = 225 - 180/60 = 45/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4
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