Subtract 56/16 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 3 8/16
2/75 - 56/16 is -521/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
56/16 = 56 × 75/16 × 75 = 4200/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1200 - 4200/1200 = 32 - 4200/1200 = -4168/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -521/150
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