Subtract 2/75 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2/75
12/2 - 2/75 is 448/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/2 = 12 × 75/2 × 75 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/150 - 4/150 = 900 - 4/150 = 896/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/75
- In mixed form: 573/75
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