Subtract 24/6 from 42/75
1st number: 42/75, 2nd number: 4 0/6
42/75 - 24/6 is -86/25.
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,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/150 - 600/150 = 84 - 600/150 = -516/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/25
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