Subtract 3/75 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 3/75
15/2 - 3/75 is 373/50.
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,
15/2 = 15 × 75/2 × 75 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/150 - 6/150 = 1125 - 6/150 = 1119/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/50
- In mixed form: 723/50
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