Subtract 20/48 from 7/75
7/75 - 20/48 is -97/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
7/75 = 7 × 16/75 × 16 = 112/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/1200 - 500/1200 = 112 - 500/1200 = -388/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/300
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