Subtract 90/15 from 6/75
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 6 0/15
6/75 - 90/15 is -148/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
6/75 = 6 × 1/75 × 1 = 6/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
90/15 = 90 × 5/15 × 5 = 450/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/75 - 450/75 = 6 - 450/75 = -444/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -148/25
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