Subtract 4/9 from 5/75
5/75 - 4/9 is -17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/225 - 100/225 = 15 - 100/225 = -85/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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