Subtract 14/75 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 14/75
6/2 - 14/75 is 211/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
6/2 = 6 × 75/2 × 75 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 28/150 = 450 - 28/150 = 422/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/75
- In mixed form: 261/75
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