Subtract 14/75 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 14/75
16/12 - 14/75 is 86/75.
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,
16/12 = 16 × 25/12 × 25 = 400/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/300 - 56/300 = 400 - 56/300 = 344/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/75
- In mixed form: 111/75
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