Subtract 12/75 from 75/90
75/90 - 12/75 is 101/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/450 - 72/450 = 375 - 72/450 = 303/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/150
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