Subtract 10/75 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 10/75
14/6 - 10/75 is 11/5.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 20/150 = 350 - 20/150 = 330/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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