Subtract 8/75 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 8/75
6/4 - 8/75 is 209/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/300 - 32/300 = 450 - 32/300 = 418/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/150
- In mixed form: 159/150
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