Subtract 3/32 from 6/75
6/75 - 3/32 is -11/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/75 = 6 × 32/75 × 32 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
3/32 = 3 × 75/32 × 75 = 225/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2400 - 225/2400 = 192 - 225/2400 = -33/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/800
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