Subtract 80/75 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 5/75
2/10 - 80/75 is -13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
2/10 = 2 × 15/10 × 15 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/150 - 160/150 = 30 - 160/150 = -130/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/15
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