Subtract 60/50 from 6/75, Solve 6/75

Subtract 60/50 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

6/75 - 60/50 is -28/25.

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,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/150 - 180/150 = 12 - 180/150 = -168/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/25

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