Subtract 5/32 from 12/75
12/75 - 5/32 is 3/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
12/75 = 12 × 32/75 × 32 = 384/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
5/32 = 5 × 75/32 × 75 = 375/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/2400 - 375/2400 = 384 - 375/2400 = 9/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/800
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