Subtract 1/5 from 1/75
1/75 - 1/5 is -14/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
1/75 = 1 × 1/75 × 1 = 1/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
1/5 = 1 × 15/5 × 15 = 15/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/75 - 15/75 = 1 - 15/75 = -14/75
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