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Subtract 8/75 from 1/10

1/10 - 8/75 is -1/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    1/10 = 1 × 15/10 × 15 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/150 - 16/150 = 15 - 16/150 = -1/150

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