Subtract 12/75 from 10/8, Solve 1 2/8

Subtract 12/75 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 12/75

10/8 - 12/75 is 109/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
10/8 = 10 × 75/8 × 75 = 750/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/600 - 96/600 = 750 - 96/600 = 654/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/100
In mixed form: 19/100

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