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Subtract 6/75 from 3/8

3/8 - 6/75 is 59/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/600 - 48/600 = 225 - 48/600 = 177/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/200

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