Subtract 3/9 from 20/75
20/75 - 3/9 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/225 - 75/225 = 60 - 75/225 = -15/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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