Subtract 56/75 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 56/75
12/3 - 56/75 is 244/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
12/3 = 12 × 25/3 × 25 = 300/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
56/75 = 56 × 1/75 × 1 = 56/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/75 - 56/75 = 300 - 56/75 = 244/75 - In mixed form: 319/75
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