Subtract 8/75 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 8/75
60/6 - 8/75 is 742/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
60/6 = 60 × 25/6 × 25 = 1500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/150 - 16/150 = 1500 - 16/150 = 1484/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 742/75
- In mixed form: 967/75
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