Subtract 12/56 from 3/75, Solve 3/75

Subtract 12/56 from 3/75

3/75 - 12/56 is -61/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
3/75 = 3 × 56/75 × 56 = 168/4200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
12/56 = 12 × 75/56 × 75 = 900/4200
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/4200 - 900/4200 = 168 - 900/4200 = -732/4200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/350

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