Subtract 4/75 from 2/3
2/3 - 4/75 is 46/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
2/3 = 2 × 25/3 × 25 = 50/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
4/75 = 4 × 1/75 × 1 = 4/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/75 - 4/75 = 50 - 4/75 = 46/75
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