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Subtract 10/15 from 8/75

8/75 - 10/15 is -14/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 15 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    8/75 = 8 × 1/75 × 1 = 8/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    10/15 = 10 × 5/15 × 5 = 50/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/75 - 50/75 = 8 - 50/75 = -42/75
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/25

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