Subtract 10/24 from 20/75
20/75 - 10/24 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/600 - 250/600 = 160 - 250/600 = -90/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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