Subtract 60/10 from 32/75
1st number: 32/75, 2nd number: 6 0/10
32/75 - 60/10 is -418/75.
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,
60/10 = 60 × 15/10 × 15 = 900/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/150 - 900/150 = 64 - 900/150 = -836/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -418/75
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