Subtract 42/64 from 3/75
3/75 - 42/64 is -493/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
3/75 = 3 × 64/75 × 64 = 192/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
42/64 = 42 × 75/64 × 75 = 3150/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/4800 - 3150/4800 = 192 - 3150/4800 = -2958/4800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -493/800
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