Subtract 25/64 from 7/75
7/75 - 25/64 is -1427/4800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
7/75 = 7 × 64/75 × 64 = 448/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
25/64 = 25 × 75/64 × 75 = 1875/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/4800 - 1875/4800 = 448 - 1875/4800 = -1427/4800
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