Subtract 5/50 from 6/75
6/75 - 5/50 is -1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/150 - 15/150 = 12 - 15/150 = -3/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/50
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