Subtract 42/75 from 12/20
12/20 - 42/75 is 1/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/300 - 168/300 = 180 - 168/300 = 12/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/25
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