Subtract 36/75 from 8/20
8/20 - 36/75 is -2/25.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 15/20 × 15 = 120/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/300 - 144/300 = 120 - 144/300 = -24/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/25
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