Subtract 72/75 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 72/75
12/4 - 72/75 is 51/25.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/300 - 288/300 = 900 - 288/300 = 612/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/25
- In mixed form: 21/25
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