Subtract 8/75 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 8/75
10/6 - 8/75 is 39/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 16/150 = 250 - 16/150 = 234/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/25
- In mixed form: 114/25
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