Subtract 35/75 from 4/10
4/10 - 35/75 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
4/10 = 4 × 15/10 × 15 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/150 - 70/150 = 60 - 70/150 = -10/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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