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Subtract 50/6 from 4/75

1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 8 2/6

4/75 - 50/6 is -207/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/150 - 1250/150 = 8 - 1250/150 = -1242/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -207/25

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