Subtract 12/24 from 5/75
5/75 - 12/24 is -13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/600 - 300/600 = 40 - 300/600 = -260/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30
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