Subtract 5/75 from 8/36
8/36 - 5/75 is 7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/900 - 60/900 = 200 - 60/900 = 140/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45
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