Subtract 8/75 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 8/75
75/8 - 8/75 is 5561/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
75/8 = 75 × 75/8 × 75 = 5625/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5625/600 - 64/600 = 5625 - 64/600 = 5561/600 - In mixed form: 9161/600
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