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Subtract 3/5 from 2/75

2/75 - 3/5 is -43/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
    3/5 = 3 × 15/5 × 15 = 45/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/75 - 45/75 = 2 - 45/75 = -43/75

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