Subtract 3/75 from 10/96
10/96 - 3/75 is 77/1200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
3/75 = 3 × 32/75 × 32 = 96/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/2400 - 96/2400 = 250 - 96/2400 = 154/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/1200
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