Subtract 16/9 from 10/75, Solve 10/75

Subtract 16/9 from 10/75

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

10/75 - 16/9 is -74/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/225 - 400/225 = 30 - 400/225 = -370/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/45

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