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Subtract 2/75 from 12/3

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 2/75

12/3 - 2/75 is 298/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    12/3 = 12 × 25/3 × 25 = 300/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/75 - 2/75 = 300 - 2/75 = 298/75
  5. In mixed form: 373/75

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