Subtract 6/9 from 7/75
7/75 - 6/9 is -43/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/225 - 150/225 = 21 - 150/225 = -129/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/75
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