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Subtract 9/75 from 20/8

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 9/75

20/8 - 9/75 is 119/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    20/8 = 20 × 75/8 × 75 = 1500/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1500/600 - 72/600 = 1500 - 72/600 = 1428/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/50
  6. In mixed form: 219/50

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