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Subtract 60/90 from 8/75

8/75 - 60/90 is -14/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/450 - 300/450 = 48 - 300/450 = -252/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/25

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