Subtract 8/75 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 8/75
45/6 - 8/75 is 1109/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/150 - 16/150 = 1125 - 16/150 = 1109/150 - In mixed form: 759/150
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