Subtract 2/50 from 8/75
8/75 - 2/50 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/150 - 6/150 = 16 - 6/150 = 10/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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