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Subtract 2/75 from 1/4

1/4 - 2/75 is 67/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    1/4 = 1 × 75/4 × 75 = 75/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/300 - 8/300 = 75 - 8/300 = 67/300

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