Answers

Subtract 60/81 from 20/75

20/75 - 60/81 is -64/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
   20/75 = 20 × 27/75 × 27 = 540/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   60/81 = 60 × 25/81 × 25 = 1500/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/2025 - 1500/2025 = 540 - 1500/2025 = -960/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/135

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