Subtract 15/75 from 2/8
2/8 - 15/75 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
2/8 = 2 × 75/8 × 75 = 150/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
15/75 = 15 × 8/75 × 8 = 120/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/600 - 120/600 = 150 - 120/600 = 30/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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