Subtract 5/75 from 40/12, Solve 3 4/12

Subtract 5/75 from 40/12

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 5/75

40/12 - 5/75 is 49/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/300 - 20/300 = 1000 - 20/300 = 980/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15

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