Subtract 84/75 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 9/75
5/20 - 84/75 is -87/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
5/20 = 5 × 15/20 × 15 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
84/75 = 84 × 4/75 × 4 = 336/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/300 - 336/300 = 75 - 336/300 = -261/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/100
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