Subtract 7/75 from 1/12, Solve 1/12

Subtract 7/75 from 1/12

1/12 - 7/75 is -1/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
25/300 - 28/300 = 25 - 28/300 = -3/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/100

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