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Subtract 3/8 from 9/75

9/75 - 3/8 is -51/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/600 - 225/600 = 72 - 225/600 = -153/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/200

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