Subtract 8/75 from 3/72
3/72 - 8/75 is -13/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
8/75 = 8 × 24/75 × 24 = 192/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1800 - 192/1800 = 75 - 192/1800 = -117/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/200
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