Subtract 20/75 from 3/60
3/60 - 20/75 is -13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
3/60 = 3 × 5/60 × 5 = 15/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/300 - 80/300 = 15 - 80/300 = -65/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60
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