Subtract 80/6 from 4/75
1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 13 2/6
4/75 - 80/6 is -332/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
80/6 = 80 × 25/6 × 25 = 2000/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/150 - 2000/150 = 8 - 2000/150 = -1992/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -332/25
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