Subtract 56/75 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 56/75
40/2 - 56/75 is 1444/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
40/2 = 40 × 75/2 × 75 = 3000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/150 - 112/150 = 3000 - 112/150 = 2888/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1444/75
- In mixed form: 1919/75
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