Subtract 1/5 from 5/75
5/75 - 1/5 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
5/75 = 5 × 1/75 × 1 = 5/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
1/5 = 1 × 15/5 × 15 = 15/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/75 - 15/75 = 5 - 15/75 = -10/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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