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Subtract 4/6 from 5/75

5/75 - 4/6 is -3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/150 - 100/150 = 10 - 100/150 = -90/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5

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