Subtract 35/63 from 6/75
6/75 - 35/63 is -107/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
6/75 = 6 × 21/75 × 21 = 126/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
35/63 = 35 × 25/63 × 25 = 875/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/1575 - 875/1575 = 126 - 875/1575 = -749/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/225
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