Subtract 9/75 from 50/80
50/80 - 9/75 is 101/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
50/80 = 50 × 15/80 × 15 = 750/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
9/75 = 9 × 16/75 × 16 = 144/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/1200 - 144/1200 = 750 - 144/1200 = 606/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/200
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