Subtract 7/56 from 5/75, Solve 5/75

Subtract 7/56 from 5/75

5/75 - 7/56 is -7/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
5/75 = 5 × 56/75 × 56 = 280/4200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
7/56 = 7 × 75/56 × 75 = 525/4200
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/4200 - 525/4200 = 280 - 525/4200 = -245/4200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/120

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