Subtract 81/75 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 6/75
6/20 - 81/75 is -39/50.
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,
81/75 = 81 × 4/75 × 4 = 324/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/300 - 324/300 = 90 - 324/300 = -234/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/50
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