Subtract 3/75 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 3/75
84/12 - 3/75 is 174/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
84/12 = 84 × 25/12 × 25 = 2100/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/300 - 12/300 = 2100 - 12/300 = 2088/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 174/25
- In mixed form: 624/25
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