Subtract 35/12 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 11/12
2/75 - 35/12 is -289/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/300 - 875/300 = 8 - 875/300 = -867/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/100
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