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Subtract 5/32 from 7/75

7/75 - 5/32 is -151/2400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    5/32 = 5 × 75/32 × 75 = 375/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/2400 - 375/2400 = 224 - 375/2400 = -151/2400

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