Subtract 15/42 from 18/75
18/75 - 15/42 is -41/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
18/75 = 18 × 14/75 × 14 = 252/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
15/42 = 15 × 25/42 × 25 = 375/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/1050 - 375/1050 = 252 - 375/1050 = -123/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/350
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