Subtract 36/10 from 6/75
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 3 6/10
6/75 - 36/10 is -88/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
36/10 = 36 × 15/10 × 15 = 540/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/150 - 540/150 = 12 - 540/150 = -528/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/25
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