Subtract 15/75 from 3/4, Solve 3/4

Subtract 15/75 from 3/4

3/4 - 15/75 is 11/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/300 - 60/300 = 225 - 60/300 = 165/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20

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