Subtract 10/75 from 6/32
6/32 - 10/75 is 13/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
6/32 = 6 × 75/32 × 75 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
10/75 = 10 × 32/75 × 32 = 320/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/2400 - 320/2400 = 450 - 320/2400 = 130/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/240
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