Subtract 8/75 from 10/16
10/16 - 8/75 is 311/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
10/16 = 10 × 75/16 × 75 = 750/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/1200 - 128/1200 = 750 - 128/1200 = 622/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/600
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