Subtract 1/4 from 5/75
5/75 - 1/4 is -11/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
1/4 = 1 × 75/4 × 75 = 75/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/300 - 75/300 = 20 - 75/300 = -55/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/60
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