Subtract 7/75 from 20/2, Solve 10 0/2

Subtract 7/75 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/75

20/2 - 7/75 is 743/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
20/2 = 20 × 75/2 × 75 = 1500/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/150 - 14/150 = 1500 - 14/150 = 1486/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 743/75
In mixed form: 968/75

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