Answers

Subtract 35/72 from 10/75

10/75 - 35/72 is -127/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   10/75 = 10 × 24/75 × 24 = 240/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   35/72 = 35 × 25/72 × 25 = 875/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/1800 - 875/1800 = 240 - 875/1800 = -635/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/360

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ²⁰/₇₅-³⁵/₇₂ ¹⁰/₇₅-⁷⁰/₇₂ ³⁰/₇₅-³⁵/₇₂ ⁵⁰/₇₅-³⁵/₇₂ ⁷⁰/₇₅-³⁵/₇₂

Subtract Fractions Calculator