Subtract 12/35 from 10/75
10/75 - 12/35 is -22/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
10/75 = 10 × 7/75 × 7 = 70/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
12/35 = 12 × 15/35 × 15 = 180/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/525 - 180/525 = 70 - 180/525 = -110/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/105
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