Subtract 15/35 from 6/75
6/75 - 15/35 is -61/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
6/75 = 6 × 7/75 × 7 = 42/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
15/35 = 15 × 15/35 × 15 = 225/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/525 - 225/525 = 42 - 225/525 = -183/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/175
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