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Subtract 90/60 from 6/75

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 30/60

6/75 - 90/60 is -71/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/300 - 450/300 = 24 - 450/300 = -426/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/50

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