Subtract 15/32 from 3/75
3/75 - 15/32 is -343/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
3/75 = 3 × 32/75 × 32 = 96/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
15/32 = 15 × 75/32 × 75 = 1125/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/2400 - 1125/2400 = 96 - 1125/2400 = -1029/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -343/800
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