Subtract 36/45 from 12/75
12/75 - 36/45 is -16/25.
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,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/225 - 180/225 = 36 - 180/225 = -144/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/25
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