Subtract 3/8 from 5/75, Solve 5/75

Subtract 3/8 from 5/75

5/75 - 3/8 is -37/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
40/600 - 225/600 = 40 - 225/600 = -185/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/120

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