Subtract 1/75 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1/75
15/12 - 1/75 is 371/300.
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,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/300 - 4/300 = 375 - 4/300 = 371/300 - In mixed form: 171/300
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