Subtract 3/49 from 6/75
6/75 - 3/49 is 23/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
6/75 = 6 × 49/75 × 49 = 294/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
3/49 = 3 × 75/49 × 75 = 225/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/3675 - 225/3675 = 294 - 225/3675 = 69/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/1225
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