Subtract 7/48 from 1/75
1/75 - 7/48 is -53/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
1/75 = 1 × 16/75 × 16 = 16/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/1200 - 175/1200 = 16 - 175/1200 = -159/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/400
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