Subtract 8/32 from 1/75
1/75 - 8/32 is -71/300.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 75/32 × 75 = 600/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/2400 - 600/2400 = 32 - 600/2400 = -568/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/300
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