Subtract 12/16 from 4/75
4/75 - 12/16 is -209/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
4/75 = 4 × 16/75 × 16 = 64/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
12/16 = 12 × 75/16 × 75 = 900/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/1200 - 900/1200 = 64 - 900/1200 = -836/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/300
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