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Subtract 4/9 from 5/75

5/75 - 4/9 is -17/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/225 - 100/225 = 15 - 100/225 = -85/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45

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