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Subtract 15/75 from 12/2

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 15/75

12/2 - 15/75 is 29/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    12/2 = 12 × 75/2 × 75 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/150 - 30/150 = 900 - 30/150 = 870/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/5
  6. In mixed form: 54/5

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