Subtract 10/32 from 2/75
2/75 - 10/32 is -343/1200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
2/75 = 2 × 32/75 × 32 = 64/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
10/32 = 10 × 75/32 × 75 = 750/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/2400 - 750/2400 = 64 - 750/2400 = -686/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -343/1200
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