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Subtract 3/4 from 4/75

4/75 - 3/4 is -209/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/300 - 225/300 = 16 - 225/300 = -209/300

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