Subtract 50/8 from 6/75
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 6 2/8
6/75 - 50/8 is -617/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/600 - 3750/600 = 48 - 3750/600 = -3702/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -617/100
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