Subtract 10/25 from 4/75
4/75 - 10/25 is -26/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
4/75 = 4 × 1/75 × 1 = 4/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/75 - 30/75 = 4 - 30/75 = -26/75
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