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Subtract 24/75 from 3/20

3/20 - 24/75 is -17/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    3/20 = 3 × 15/20 × 15 = 45/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/300 - 96/300 = 45 - 96/300 = -51/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/100

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