Subtract 8/15 from 2/75
2/75 - 8/15 is -38/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/75 - 40/75 = 2 - 40/75 = -38/75
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