Subtract 10/75 from 6/50
6/50 - 10/75 is -1/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/150 - 20/150 = 18 - 20/150 = -2/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/75
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