Subtract 3/75 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 3/75
54/9 - 3/75 is 149/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
54/9 = 54 × 25/9 × 25 = 1350/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/225 - 9/225 = 1350 - 9/225 = 1341/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/25
- In mixed form: 524/25
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