Subtract 9/30 from 3/75
3/75 - 9/30 is -13/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/150 - 45/150 = 6 - 45/150 = -39/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/50
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