Subtract 6/75 from 36/60
36/60 - 6/75 is 13/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/300 - 24/300 = 180 - 24/300 = 156/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/25
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