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Subtract 2/20 from 1/75

1/75 - 2/20 is -13/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    2/20 = 2 × 15/20 × 15 = 30/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/300 - 30/300 = 4 - 30/300 = -26/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/150

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