Subtract 2/4 from 6/75
6/75 - 2/4 is -21/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/300 - 150/300 = 24 - 150/300 = -126/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/50
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