Subtract 75/6 from 20/75
1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 12 3/6
20/75 - 75/6 is -367/30.
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,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
75/6 = 75 × 25/6 × 25 = 1875/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/150 - 1875/150 = 40 - 1875/150 = -1835/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -367/30
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