Subtract 3/12 from 42/75
42/75 - 3/12 is 31/100.
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,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/300 - 75/300 = 168 - 75/300 = 93/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/100
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