Subtract 16/75 from 10/2, Solve 5 0/2

Subtract 16/75 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 16/75

10/2 - 16/75 is 359/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
10/2 = 10 × 75/2 × 75 = 750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/150 - 32/150 = 750 - 32/150 = 718/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/75
In mixed form: 459/75

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