Subtract 49/75 from 5/6
5/6 - 49/75 is 9/50.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/150 - 98/150 = 125 - 98/150 = 27/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/50
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