Subtract 56/75 from 5/12
5/12 - 56/75 is -33/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/300 - 224/300 = 125 - 224/300 = -99/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/100
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