Subtract 80/75 from 2/12, Solve 2/12

Subtract 80/75 from 2/12

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

2/12 - 80/75 is -9/10.

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,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
80/75 = 80 × 4/75 × 4 = 320/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 320/300 = 50 - 320/300 = -270/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10

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