Subtract 35/56 from 15/75
15/75 - 35/56 is -17/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
15/75 = 15 × 56/75 × 56 = 840/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
35/56 = 35 × 75/56 × 75 = 2625/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/4200 - 2625/4200 = 840 - 2625/4200 = -1785/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/40
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