Subtract 75/50 from 4/6
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 1 25/50
4/6 - 75/50 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/150 - 225/150 = 100 - 225/150 = -125/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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