Subtract 36/80 from 4/75
4/75 - 36/80 is -119/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
4/75 = 4 × 16/75 × 16 = 64/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
36/80 = 36 × 15/80 × 15 = 540/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/1200 - 540/1200 = 64 - 540/1200 = -476/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/300
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