Subtract 7/20 from 4/75
4/75 - 7/20 is -89/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
7/20 = 7 × 15/20 × 15 = 105/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/300 - 105/300 = 16 - 105/300 = -89/300
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