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Subtract 3/75 from 20/36

20/36 - 3/75 is 116/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    3/75 = 3 × 12/75 × 12 = 36/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/900 - 36/900 = 500 - 36/900 = 464/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/225

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