Subtract 60/10 from 1/75
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 6 0/10
1/75 - 60/10 is -449/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
60/10 = 60 × 15/10 × 15 = 900/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/150 - 900/150 = 2 - 900/150 = -898/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -449/75
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