Subtract 24/75 from 2/10
2/10 - 24/75 is -3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
2/10 = 2 × 15/10 × 15 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/150 - 48/150 = 30 - 48/150 = -18/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/25
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