Subtract 7/75 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 7/75
10/4 - 7/75 is 361/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/300 - 28/300 = 750 - 28/300 = 722/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/150
- In mixed form: 261/150
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