Subtract 35/50 from 1/75
1/75 - 35/50 is -103/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/150 - 105/150 = 2 - 105/150 = -103/150
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