Subtract 5/75 from 1/6
1/6 - 5/75 is 1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/150 - 10/150 = 25 - 10/150 = 15/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10
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