Subtract 72/75 from 5/45
5/45 - 72/75 is -191/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
72/75 = 72 × 3/75 × 3 = 216/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/225 - 216/225 = 25 - 216/225 = -191/225
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