Subtract 2/75 from 24/36
24/36 - 2/75 is 16/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
2/75 = 2 × 12/75 × 12 = 24/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/900 - 24/900 = 600 - 24/900 = 576/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/25
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