Subtract 4/75 from 3/6
3/6 - 4/75 is 67/150.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/150 - 8/150 = 75 - 8/150 = 67/150
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 3/6-8/75 3/12-4/75 9/6-4/75 3/6-12/75 3/18-4/75 15/6-4/75 3/6-20/75 3/30-4/75 21/6-4/75 3/6-28/75 3/42-4/75