Subtract 45/72 from 3/75
3/75 - 45/72 is -117/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
3/75 = 3 × 24/75 × 24 = 72/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
45/72 = 45 × 25/72 × 25 = 1125/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/1800 - 1125/1800 = 72 - 1125/1800 = -1053/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/200
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