Subtract 72/36 from 3/75
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 2 0/36
3/75 - 72/36 is -49/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
3/75 = 3 × 12/75 × 12 = 36/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
72/36 = 72 × 25/36 × 25 = 1800/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/900 - 1800/900 = 36 - 1800/900 = -1764/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/25
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