Answers

Subtract 15/4 from 75/20

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 3 3/4

75/20 - 15/4 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   75/20 = 75 × 1/20 × 1 = 75/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   15/4 = 15 × 5/4 × 5 = 75/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/20 - 75/20 = 75 - 75/20 = 0/20
5. The answer is 0

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