Subtract 1/75 from 56/6, Solve 9 2/6

Subtract 1/75 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 1/75

56/6 - 1/75 is 233/25.

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,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/150 - 2/150 = 1400 - 2/150 = 1398/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/25
In mixed form: 98/25

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