Subtract 3/60 from 10/75
10/75 - 3/60 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 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 60 × 5 = 300,
3/60 = 3 × 5/60 × 5 = 15/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/300 - 15/300 = 40 - 15/300 = 25/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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