Subtract 10/4 from 2/75, Solve 2/75

Subtract 10/4 from 2/75

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

2/75 - 10/4 is -371/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
8/300 - 750/300 = 8 - 750/300 = -742/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -371/150

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