Subtract 9/75 from 8/72
8/72 - 9/75 is -2/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
9/75 = 9 × 24/75 × 24 = 216/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1800 - 216/1800 = 200 - 216/1800 = -16/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/225
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