Subtract 63/7 from 20/75
1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 9 0/7
20/75 - 63/7 is -131/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 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 7 × 75 = 525,
63/7 = 63 × 75/7 × 75 = 4725/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/525 - 4725/525 = 140 - 4725/525 = -4585/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/15
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