Subtract 8/75 from 5/12
5/12 - 8/75 is 31/100.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/300 - 32/300 = 125 - 32/300 = 93/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/100
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/12-8/75 5/12-16/75 5/24-8/75 15/12-8/75 5/12-24/75 5/36-8/75 25/12-8/75 5/12-40/75 5/60-8/75 35/12-8/75 5/12-56/75 5/84-8/75