Subtract 36/75 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 36/75
6/4 - 36/75 is 51/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/300 - 144/300 = 450 - 144/300 = 306/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/50
- In mixed form: 11/50
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