Subtract 1/9 from 3/75
3/75 - 1/9 is -16/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/225 - 25/225 = 9 - 25/225 = -16/225
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