Subtract 10/35 from 1/75
1/75 - 10/35 is -143/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 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 35 × 15 = 525,
10/35 = 10 × 15/35 × 15 = 150/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/525 - 150/525 = 7 - 150/525 = -143/525
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