Subtract 49/4 from 6/75, Solve 6/75

Subtract 49/4 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 12 1/4

6/75 - 49/4 is -1217/100.

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,
49/4 = 49 × 75/4 × 75 = 3675/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/300 - 3675/300 = 24 - 3675/300 = -3651/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1217/100

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