Subtract 75/12 from 6/75
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 6 3/12
6/75 - 75/12 is -617/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
75/12 = 75 × 25/12 × 25 = 1875/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/300 - 1875/300 = 24 - 1875/300 = -1851/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -617/100
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