Subtract 20/6 from 49/75
1st number: 49/75, 2nd number: 3 2/6
49/75 - 20/6 is -67/25.
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,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/150 - 500/150 = 98 - 500/150 = -402/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/25
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