Subtract 7/75 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 7/75
60/10 - 7/75 is 443/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
60/10 = 60 × 15/10 × 15 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/150 - 14/150 = 900 - 14/150 = 886/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/75
- In mixed form: 568/75
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