Subtract 4/12 from 8/75
8/75 - 4/12 is -17/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/300 - 100/300 = 32 - 100/300 = -68/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/75
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