Subtract 12/20 from 1/75
1/75 - 12/20 is -44/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/300 - 180/300 = 4 - 180/300 = -176/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/75
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