Subtract 10/75 from 12/48
12/48 - 10/75 is 7/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/1200 - 160/1200 = 300 - 160/1200 = 140/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/60
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