Subtract 12/96 from 1/75, Solve 1/75

Subtract 12/96 from 1/75

1/75 - 12/96 is -67/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
1/75 = 1 × 32/75 × 32 = 32/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/2400 - 300/2400 = 32 - 300/2400 = -268/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/600

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