Subtract 3/75 from 1/36
1/36 - 3/75 is -11/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
3/75 = 3 × 12/75 × 12 = 36/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/900 - 36/900 = 25 - 36/900 = -11/900
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