Subtract 50/6 from 36/75
1st number: 36/75, 2nd number: 8 2/6
36/75 - 50/6 is -589/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/150 - 1250/150 = 72 - 1250/150 = -1178/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -589/75
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