Subtract 4/5 from 35/75
35/75 - 4/5 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
4/5 = 4 × 15/5 × 15 = 60/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/75 - 60/75 = 35 - 60/75 = -25/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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