Subtract 2/75 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 2/75
49/8 - 2/75 is 3659/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
49/8 = 49 × 75/8 × 75 = 3675/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/600 - 16/600 = 3675 - 16/600 = 3659/600 - In mixed form: 659/600
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