Subtract 15/4 from 1/75
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 3 3/4
1/75 - 15/4 is -1121/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
15/4 = 15 × 75/4 × 75 = 1125/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/300 - 1125/300 = 4 - 1125/300 = -1121/300
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