Subtract 9/64 from 20/75
20/75 - 9/64 is 121/960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
20/75 = 20 × 64/75 × 64 = 1280/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
9/64 = 9 × 75/64 × 75 = 675/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/4800 - 675/4800 = 1280 - 675/4800 = 605/4800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/960
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