Subtract 3/36 from 6/75, Solve 6/75

Subtract 3/36 from 6/75

6/75 - 3/36 is -1/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
6/75 = 6 × 12/75 × 12 = 72/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
72/900 - 75/900 = 72 - 75/900 = -3/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/300

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