Subtract 42/75 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 42/75
8/3 - 42/75 is 158/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
8/3 = 8 × 25/3 × 25 = 200/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/75 - 42/75 = 200 - 42/75 = 158/75 - In mixed form: 28/75
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