Subtract 9/80 from 20/75
20/75 - 9/80 is 37/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
9/80 = 9 × 15/80 × 15 = 135/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/1200 - 135/1200 = 320 - 135/1200 = 185/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/240
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