Subtract 15/36 from 7/75, Solve 7/75

Subtract 15/36 from 7/75

7/75 - 15/36 is -97/300.

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,
7/75 = 7 × 12/75 × 12 = 84/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/900 - 375/900 = 84 - 375/900 = -291/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/300

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