Subtract 12/75 from 75/60
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 12/75
75/60 - 12/75 is 109/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
75/60 = 75 × 5/60 × 5 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/300 - 48/300 = 375 - 48/300 = 327/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/100
- In mixed form: 19/100
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