Subtract 45/75 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 45/75
36/6 - 45/75 is 27/5.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/150 - 90/150 = 900 - 90/150 = 810/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
- In mixed form: 52/5
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