Subtract 36/72 from 2/75
2/75 - 36/72 is -71/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
2/75 = 2 × 24/75 × 24 = 48/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1800 - 900/1800 = 48 - 900/1800 = -852/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/150
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