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Subtract 12/20 from 16/75

16/75 - 12/20 is -29/75.

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,
    16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/300 - 180/300 = 64 - 180/300 = -116/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/75

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