Subtract 15/75 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 15/75
12/8 - 15/75 is 13/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
12/8 = 12 × 75/8 × 75 = 900/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
15/75 = 15 × 8/75 × 8 = 120/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/600 - 120/600 = 900 - 120/600 = 780/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
- In mixed form: 13/10
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