Subtract 8/75 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 8/75
12/9 - 8/75 is 92/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/225 - 24/225 = 300 - 24/225 = 276/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/75
- In mixed form: 117/75
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