Subtract 5/21 from 20/75
20/75 - 5/21 is 1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
20/75 = 20 × 7/75 × 7 = 140/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/525 - 125/525 = 140 - 125/525 = 15/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/35
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