Subtract 14/75 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 14/75
16/6 - 14/75 is 62/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/150 - 28/150 = 400 - 28/150 = 372/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/25
- In mixed form: 212/25
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