Subtract 6/75 from 6/9
6/9 - 6/75 is 44/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/225 - 18/225 = 150 - 18/225 = 132/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/75
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