Subtract 15/75 from 9/10
9/10 - 15/75 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
9/10 = 9 × 15/10 × 15 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/150 - 30/150 = 135 - 30/150 = 105/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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