Subtract 7/75 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 7/75
24/6 - 7/75 is 293/75.
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,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/150 - 14/150 = 600 - 14/150 = 586/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/75
- In mixed form: 368/75
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