Subtract 15/75 from 8/9
8/9 - 15/75 is 31/45.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/225 - 45/225 = 200 - 45/225 = 155/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/45
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