Subtract 72/6 from 1/75
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 12 0/6
1/75 - 72/6 is -899/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/150 - 1800/150 = 2 - 1800/150 = -1798/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -899/75
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