Subtract 1/7 from 12/75
12/75 - 1/7 is 3/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
12/75 = 12 × 7/75 × 7 = 84/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
1/7 = 1 × 75/7 × 75 = 75/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/525 - 75/525 = 84 - 75/525 = 9/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/175
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