Subtract 81/75 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 6/75
10/12 - 81/75 is -37/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
81/75 = 81 × 4/75 × 4 = 324/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/300 - 324/300 = 250 - 324/300 = -74/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/150
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