Subtract 7/15 from 8/75
8/75 - 7/15 is -9/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
8/75 = 8 × 1/75 × 1 = 8/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
7/15 = 7 × 5/15 × 5 = 35/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/75 - 35/75 = 8 - 35/75 = -27/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/25
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