Answers

Subtract 35/20 from 8/75

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

8/75 - 35/20 is -493/300.

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,
   8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   35/20 = 35 × 15/20 × 15 = 525/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/300 - 525/300 = 32 - 525/300 = -493/300

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