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Subtract 3/4 from 10/75

10/75 - 3/4 is -37/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/300 - 225/300 = 40 - 225/300 = -185/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/60

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