Subtract 4/32 from 5/75, Solve 5/75

Subtract 4/32 from 5/75

5/75 - 4/32 is -7/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
4/32 = 4 × 75/32 × 75 = 300/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/2400 - 300/2400 = 160 - 300/2400 = -140/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/120

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