Subtract 10/75 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 10/75
32/4 - 10/75 is 118/15.
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,
32/4 = 32 × 75/4 × 75 = 2400/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/300 - 40/300 = 2400 - 40/300 = 2360/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/15
- In mixed form: 713/15
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