Subtract 12/90 from 7/75
7/75 - 12/90 is -1/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/450 - 60/450 = 42 - 60/450 = -18/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/25
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