Subtract 90/75 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 1 15/75
14/12 - 90/75 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
90/75 = 90 × 4/75 × 4 = 360/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/300 - 360/300 = 350 - 360/300 = -10/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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