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