Subtract 75/25 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 3 0/25
7/3 - 75/25 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
7/3 = 7 × 25/3 × 25 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
75/25 = 75 × 3/25 × 3 = 225/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/75 - 225/75 = 175 - 225/75 = -50/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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