Subtract 9/75 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 9/75
54/6 - 9/75 is 222/25.
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,
54/6 = 54 × 25/6 × 25 = 1350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/150 - 18/150 = 1350 - 18/150 = 1332/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/25
- In mixed form: 822/25
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