Subtract 9/36 from 3/75, Solve 3/75

Subtract 9/36 from 3/75

3/75 - 9/36 is -21/100.

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,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
36/900 - 225/900 = 36 - 225/900 = -189/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/100

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