Subtract 20/75 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 20/75
10/8 - 20/75 is 59/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/600 - 160/600 = 750 - 160/600 = 590/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/60
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