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Subtract 9/27 from 3/75

3/75 - 9/27 is -22/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    3/75 = 3 × 9/75 × 9 = 27/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    9/27 = 9 × 25/27 × 25 = 225/675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/675 - 225/675 = 27 - 225/675 = -198/675
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/75

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