Subtract 84/75 from 3/4
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 9/75
3/4 - 84/75 is -37/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
84/75 = 84 × 4/75 × 4 = 336/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/300 - 336/300 = 225 - 336/300 = -111/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/100
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