Subtract 2/4 from 8/75
8/75 - 2/4 is -59/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/300 - 150/300 = 32 - 150/300 = -118/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/150
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