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Subtract 9/5 from 10/75

1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 1 4/5

10/75 - 9/5 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 5 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    10/75 = 10 × 1/75 × 1 = 10/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
    9/5 = 9 × 15/5 × 15 = 135/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/75 - 135/75 = 10 - 135/75 = -125/75
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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