Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 64/75

1^st number: 64/75, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

64/75 - 60/20 is -161/75.

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,
   64/75 = 64 × 4/75 × 4 = 256/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   60/20 = 60 × 15/20 × 15 = 900/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/300 - 900/300 = 256 - 900/300 = -644/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/75

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