Subtract 15/49 from 5/75
5/75 - 15/49 is -176/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
5/75 = 5 × 49/75 × 49 = 245/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
15/49 = 15 × 75/49 × 75 = 1125/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/3675 - 1125/3675 = 245 - 1125/3675 = -880/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/735
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