Subtract 21/36 from 2/75
2/75 - 21/36 is -167/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
2/75 = 2 × 12/75 × 12 = 24/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/900 - 525/900 = 24 - 525/900 = -501/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/300
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