Subtract 90/49 from 6/75
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 41/49
6/75 - 90/49 is -2152/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
6/75 = 6 × 49/75 × 49 = 294/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
90/49 = 90 × 75/49 × 75 = 6750/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/3675 - 6750/3675 = 294 - 6750/3675 = -6456/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2152/1225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/75-90/49 6/75-90/98 18/75-90/49 30/75-90/49 42/75-90/49