Subtract 4/10 from 7/75, Solve 7/75

Subtract 4/10 from 7/75

7/75 - 4/10 is -23/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
4/10 = 4 × 15/10 × 15 = 60/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/150 - 60/150 = 14 - 60/150 = -46/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/75

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