Subtract 18/75 from 16/20
16/20 - 18/75 is 14/25.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 15/20 × 15 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/300 - 72/300 = 240 - 72/300 = 168/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/25
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