Subtract 2/75 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 2/75
20/6 - 2/75 is 248/75.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/150 - 4/150 = 500 - 4/150 = 496/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 248/75
- In mixed form: 323/75
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