Subtract 10/5 from 3/75
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 2 0/5
3/75 - 10/5 is -49/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
3/75 = 3 × 1/75 × 1 = 3/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
10/5 = 10 × 15/5 × 15 = 150/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/75 - 150/75 = 3 - 150/75 = -147/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/25
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