Subtract 3/45 from 5/75
5/75 - 3/45 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/225 - 15/225 = 15 - 15/225 = 0/225 - The answer is 0
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