Subtract 45/10 from 72/75
1st number: 72/75, 2nd number: 4 5/10
72/75 - 45/10 is -177/50.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
45/10 = 45 × 15/10 × 15 = 675/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/150 - 675/150 = 144 - 675/150 = -531/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -177/50
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