Subtract 42/75 from 7/9
7/9 - 42/75 is 49/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
42/75 = 42 × 3/75 × 3 = 126/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/225 - 126/225 = 175 - 126/225 = 49/225
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