Subtract 5/35 from 3/75
3/75 - 5/35 is -18/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
3/75 = 3 × 7/75 × 7 = 21/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
5/35 = 5 × 15/35 × 15 = 75/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/525 - 75/525 = 21 - 75/525 = -54/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/175
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