Subtract 72/75 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 72/75
12/2 - 72/75 is 126/25.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/150 - 144/150 = 900 - 144/150 = 756/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/25
- In mixed form: 51/25
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