Subtract 5/75 from 6/20
6/20 - 5/75 is 7/30.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 15/20 × 15 = 90/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/300 - 20/300 = 90 - 20/300 = 70/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30
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