Subtract 6/75 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 6/75
32/6 - 6/75 is 394/75.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/150 - 12/150 = 800 - 12/150 = 788/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 394/75
- In mixed form: 519/75
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