Subtract 63/75 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 63/75
12/4 - 63/75 is 54/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
12/4 = 12 × 75/4 × 75 = 900/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/300 - 252/300 = 900 - 252/300 = 648/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/25
- In mixed form: 24/25
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