Subtract 10/75 from 8/10
8/10 - 10/75 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
8/10 = 8 × 15/10 × 15 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 20/150 = 120 - 20/150 = 100/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/10-10/75 8/10-20/75 8/20-10/75 24/10-10/75 8/10-30/75 8/30-10/75 40/10-10/75 8/10-50/75 8/50-10/75 56/10-10/75 8/10-70/75 8/70-10/75