Subtract 8/75 from 1/15
1/15 - 8/75 is -1/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
1/15 = 1 × 5/15 × 5 = 5/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
8/75 = 8 × 1/75 × 1 = 8/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/75 - 8/75 = 5 - 8/75 = -3/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/25
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