Subtract 3/75 from 10/56
10/56 - 3/75 is 97/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
10/56 = 10 × 75/56 × 75 = 750/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
3/75 = 3 × 56/75 × 56 = 168/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/4200 - 168/4200 = 750 - 168/4200 = 582/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/700
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