Subtract 8/75 from 9/36
9/36 - 8/75 is 43/300.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
8/75 = 8 × 12/75 × 12 = 96/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/900 - 96/900 = 225 - 96/900 = 129/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/300
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