Subtract 7/75 from 3/36
3/36 - 7/75 is -1/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
7/75 = 7 × 12/75 × 12 = 84/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/900 - 84/900 = 75 - 84/900 = -9/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/100
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