Subtract 75/20 from 4/7
1st number: 4/7, 2nd number: 3 15/20
4/7 - 75/20 is -89/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
4/7 = 4 × 20/7 × 20 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 525/140 = 80 - 525/140 = -445/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/28
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