Subtract 72/75 from 15/21
15/21 - 72/75 is -43/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
15/21 = 15 × 25/21 × 25 = 375/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
72/75 = 72 × 7/75 × 7 = 504/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/525 - 504/525 = 375 - 504/525 = -129/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/175
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