Subtract 49/32 from 1/75
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 1 17/32
1/75 - 49/32 is -3643/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
1/75 = 1 × 32/75 × 32 = 32/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
49/32 = 49 × 75/32 × 75 = 3675/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/2400 - 3675/2400 = 32 - 3675/2400 = -3643/2400
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