Subtract 81/75 from 20/2, Solve 10 0/2

Subtract 81/75 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/75

20/2 - 81/75 is 223/25.

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,
20/2 = 20 × 75/2 × 75 = 1500/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/150 - 162/150 = 1500 - 162/150 = 1338/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/25
In mixed form: 823/25

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