Subtract 42/75 from 3/12
3/12 - 42/75 is -31/100.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/300 - 168/300 = 75 - 168/300 = -93/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/100
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