Subtract 5/6 from 75/2
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 5/6
75/2 - 5/6 is 110/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
75/2 = 75 × 3/2 × 3 = 225/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
5/6 = 5 × 1/6 × 1 = 5/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/6 - 5/6 = 225 - 5/6 = 220/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 110/3
- In mixed form: 362/3
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