Subtract 2/75 from 2/12
2/12 - 2/75 is 7/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 8/300 = 50 - 8/300 = 42/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/12-2/75 2/12-4/75 2/24-2/75 6/12-2/75 2/12-6/75 2/36-2/75 10/12-2/75 2/12-10/75 2/60-2/75 14/12-2/75 2/12-14/75 2/84-2/75