Subtract 5/60 from 1/75
1/75 - 5/60 is -7/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/300 - 25/300 = 4 - 25/300 = -21/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/100
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