Subtract 30/75 from 20/4, Solve 5 0/4

Subtract 30/75 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 30/75

20/4 - 30/75 is 23/5.

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,
30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/300 - 120/300 = 1500 - 120/300 = 1380/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5

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