Subtract 1/12 from 15/75
15/75 - 1/12 is 7/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/300 - 25/300 = 60 - 25/300 = 35/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/60
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