Subtract 12/75 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 12/75
5/3 - 12/75 is 113/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
5/3 = 5 × 25/3 × 25 = 125/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/75 - 12/75 = 125 - 12/75 = 113/75 - In mixed form: 138/75
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