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Subtract 12/20 from 24/75

24/75 - 12/20 is -7/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/300 - 180/300 = 96 - 180/300 = -84/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/25

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