Subtract 72/75 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 72/75
63/6 - 72/75 is 477/50.
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,
63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/150 - 144/150 = 1575 - 144/150 = 1431/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 477/50
- In mixed form: 927/50
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