Subtract 75/5 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 15 0/5
6/4 - 75/5 is -27/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
6/4 = 6 × 5/4 × 5 = 30/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
75/5 = 75 × 4/5 × 4 = 300/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/20 - 300/20 = 30 - 300/20 = -270/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/2
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