Subtract 9/75 from 36/60
36/60 - 9/75 is 12/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/300 - 36/300 = 180 - 36/300 = 144/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/25
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