Subtract 72/75 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 72/75
3/2 - 72/75 is 27/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
3/2 = 3 × 75/2 × 75 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 144/150 = 225 - 144/150 = 81/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/50
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