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Subtract 2/75 from 12/20

12/20 - 2/75 is 43/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/300 - 8/300 = 180 - 8/300 = 172/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/75

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