Subtract 20/75 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 20/75
63/20 - 20/75 is 173/60.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 15/20 × 15 = 945/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/300 - 80/300 = 945 - 80/300 = 865/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/60
- In mixed form: 253/60
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