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Subtract 15/75 from 6/4

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 15/75

6/4 - 15/75 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/300 - 60/300 = 450 - 60/300 = 390/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
  6. In mixed form: 13/10

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