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Subtract 8/60 from 10/75

10/75 - 8/60 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/300 - 40/300 = 40 - 40/300 = 0/300
  5. The answer is 0

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