Subtract 2/75 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 2/75
4/3 - 2/75 is 98/75.
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,
4/3 = 4 × 25/3 × 25 = 100/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/75 - 2/75 = 100 - 2/75 = 98/75 - In mixed form: 123/75
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