Subtract 8/75 from 3/4
3/4 - 8/75 is 193/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/300 - 32/300 = 225 - 32/300 = 193/300
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