Subtract 2/60 from 6/75
6/75 - 2/60 is 7/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 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 60 × 5 = 300,
2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/300 - 10/300 = 24 - 10/300 = 14/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/150
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