Subtract 6/49 from 4/75
4/75 - 6/49 is -254/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
4/75 = 4 × 49/75 × 49 = 196/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
6/49 = 6 × 75/49 × 75 = 450/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/3675 - 450/3675 = 196 - 450/3675 = -254/3675
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