Subtract 16/6 from 3/75, Solve 3/75

Subtract 16/6 from 3/75

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

3/75 - 16/6 is -197/75.

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,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/150 - 400/150 = 6 - 400/150 = -394/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/75

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