Subtract 50/75 from 10/4, Solve 2 2/4

Subtract 50/75 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 50/75

10/4 - 50/75 is 11/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/300 - 200/300 = 750 - 200/300 = 550/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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