Subtract 1/75 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1/75
35/3 - 1/75 is 874/75.
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,
35/3 = 35 × 25/3 × 25 = 875/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
1/75 = 1 × 1/75 × 1 = 1/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/75 - 1/75 = 875 - 1/75 = 874/75 - In mixed form: 1149/75
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