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Subtract 7/75 from 14/6

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 7/75

14/6 - 7/75 is 56/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/150 - 14/150 = 350 - 14/150 = 336/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/25
  6. In mixed form: 26/25

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