Subtract 3/8 from 72/75
72/75 - 3/8 is 117/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
72/75 = 72 × 8/75 × 8 = 576/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/600 - 225/600 = 576 - 225/600 = 351/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/200
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