Subtract 2/75 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 2/75
36/4 - 2/75 is 673/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
36/4 = 36 × 75/4 × 75 = 2700/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/300 - 8/300 = 2700 - 8/300 = 2692/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 673/75
- In mixed form: 873/75
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