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Subtract 12/48 from 1/75

1/75 - 12/48 is -71/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    1/75 = 1 × 16/75 × 16 = 16/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/1200 - 300/1200 = 16 - 300/1200 = -284/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/300

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