Subtract 18/75 from 3/20
3/20 - 18/75 is -9/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
3/20 = 3 × 15/20 × 15 = 45/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/300 - 72/300 = 45 - 72/300 = -27/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/100
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