Subtract 6/10 from 1/75
1/75 - 6/10 is -44/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
6/10 = 6 × 15/10 × 15 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/150 - 90/150 = 2 - 90/150 = -88/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/75
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