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Subtract 5/20 from 6/75

6/75 - 5/20 is -17/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    5/20 = 5 × 15/20 × 15 = 75/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/300 - 75/300 = 24 - 75/300 = -51/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/100

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