Subtract 8/45 from 7/75
7/75 - 8/45 is -19/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 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 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/225 - 40/225 = 21 - 40/225 = -19/225
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