Subtract 6/75 from 6/8
6/8 - 6/75 is 67/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
6/8 = 6 × 75/8 × 75 = 450/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/600 - 48/600 = 450 - 48/600 = 402/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/100
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