Subtract 15/6 from 16/75
1st number: 16/75, 2nd number: 2 3/6
16/75 - 15/6 is -343/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/150 - 375/150 = 32 - 375/150 = -343/150
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