Subtract 42/4 from 1/75
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 10 2/4
1/75 - 42/4 is -1573/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
42/4 = 42 × 75/4 × 75 = 3150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/300 - 3150/300 = 4 - 3150/300 = -3146/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1573/150
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