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Subtract 3/14 from 20/75

20/75 - 3/14 is 11/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    20/75 = 20 × 14/75 × 14 = 280/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    3/14 = 3 × 75/14 × 75 = 225/1050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/1050 - 225/1050 = 280 - 225/1050 = 55/1050
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/210

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