Subtract 7/16 from 10/75
10/75 - 7/16 is -73/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
7/16 = 7 × 75/16 × 75 = 525/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/1200 - 525/1200 = 160 - 525/1200 = -365/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/240
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