Subtract 5/75 from 7/10
7/10 - 5/75 is 19/30.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 15/10 × 15 = 105/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/150 - 10/150 = 105 - 10/150 = 95/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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