Subtract 49/10 from 5/75, Solve 5/75

Subtract 49/10 from 5/75

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

5/75 - 49/10 is -29/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/150 - 735/150 = 10 - 735/150 = -725/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/6

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