Subtract 20/75 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 20/75
20/4 - 20/75 is 71/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
20/4 = 20 × 75/4 × 75 = 1500/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/300 - 80/300 = 1500 - 80/300 = 1420/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
- In mixed form: 411/15
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