Subtract 1/21 from 1/75
1/75 - 1/21 is -6/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
1/75 = 1 × 7/75 × 7 = 7/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
1/21 = 1 × 25/21 × 25 = 25/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/525 - 25/525 = 7 - 25/525 = -18/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/175
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