Subtract 6/75 from 3/48
3/48 - 6/75 is -7/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1200 - 96/1200 = 75 - 96/1200 = -21/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/400
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/48-6/75 3/48-12/75 3/96-6/75 9/48-6/75 3/48-18/75 15/48-6/75 3/48-30/75 21/48-6/75 3/48-42/75