Subtract 25/12 from 10/75, Solve 10/75

Subtract 25/12 from 10/75

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

10/75 - 25/12 is -39/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
40/300 - 625/300 = 40 - 625/300 = -585/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/20

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