Subtract 10/75 from 10/60
10/60 - 10/75 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 40/300 = 50 - 40/300 = 10/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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