Answers

Subtract 27/20 from 9/75

1^st number: 9/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

9/75 - 27/20 is -123/100.

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,
   9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   27/20 = 27 × 15/20 × 15 = 405/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/300 - 405/300 = 36 - 405/300 = -369/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/100

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