Subtract 4/7 from 2/75
2/75 - 4/7 is -286/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
4/7 = 4 × 75/7 × 75 = 300/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/525 - 300/525 = 14 - 300/525 = -286/525
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