Subtract 45/81 from 3/75
3/75 - 45/81 is -116/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
3/75 = 3 × 27/75 × 27 = 81/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
45/81 = 45 × 25/81 × 25 = 1125/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/2025 - 1125/2025 = 81 - 1125/2025 = -1044/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/225
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