Subtract 2/12 from 4/75
4/75 - 2/12 is -17/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/300 - 50/300 = 16 - 50/300 = -34/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/150
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