Subtract 35/45 from 10/75
10/75 - 35/45 is -29/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 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 45 × 5 = 225,
35/45 = 35 × 5/45 × 5 = 175/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/225 - 175/225 = 30 - 175/225 = -145/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/45
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