Subtract 5/75 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 5/75
10/3 - 5/75 is 49/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
10/3 = 10 × 25/3 × 25 = 250/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
5/75 = 5 × 1/75 × 1 = 5/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/75 - 5/75 = 250 - 5/75 = 245/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/15
- In mixed form: 34/15
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