Subtract 9/12 from 24/75
24/75 - 9/12 is -43/100.
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,
24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
9/12 = 9 × 25/12 × 25 = 225/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/300 - 225/300 = 96 - 225/300 = -129/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/100
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