Subtract 4/9 from 12/75
12/75 - 4/9 is -64/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/225 - 100/225 = 36 - 100/225 = -64/225
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