Subtract 12/10 from 32/75
1st number: 32/75, 2nd number: 1 2/10
32/75 - 12/10 is -58/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
32/75 = 32 × 2/75 × 2 = 64/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/150 - 180/150 = 64 - 180/150 = -116/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/75
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