Subtract 2/75 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 2/75
24/12 - 2/75 is 148/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 8/300 = 600 - 8/300 = 592/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/75
- In mixed form: 173/75
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