Subtract 3/4 from 3/75
3/75 - 3/4 is -71/100.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/300 - 225/300 = 12 - 225/300 = -213/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/100
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