Subtract 8/10 from 60/75
60/75 - 8/10 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
8/10 = 8 × 15/10 × 15 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 120/150 = 120 - 120/150 = 0/150 - The answer is 0
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