Subtract 3/75 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 3/75
32/3 - 3/75 is 797/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
32/3 = 32 × 25/3 × 25 = 800/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
3/75 = 3 × 1/75 × 1 = 3/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/75 - 3/75 = 800 - 3/75 = 797/75 - In mixed form: 1047/75
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