Subtract 5/7 from 2/75
2/75 - 5/7 is -361/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
5/7 = 5 × 75/7 × 75 = 375/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/525 - 375/525 = 14 - 375/525 = -361/525
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