Subtract 5/75 from 8/20
8/20 - 5/75 is 1/3.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/300 - 20/300 = 120 - 20/300 = 100/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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