Subtract 7/49 from 2/75
2/75 - 7/49 is -61/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
2/75 = 2 × 49/75 × 49 = 98/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
7/49 = 7 × 75/49 × 75 = 525/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/3675 - 525/3675 = 98 - 525/3675 = -427/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/525
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