Subtract 7/75 from 7/10
7/10 - 7/75 is 91/150.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/150 - 14/150 = 105 - 14/150 = 91/150
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