Subtract 42/9 from 4/75, Solve 4/75

Subtract 42/9 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

4/75 - 42/9 is -346/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/225 - 1050/225 = 12 - 1050/225 = -1038/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -346/75

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