Subtract 6/75 from 64/2
1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 6/75
64/2 - 6/75 is 798/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
64/2 = 64 × 75/2 × 75 = 4800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4800/150 - 12/150 = 4800 - 12/150 = 4788/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 798/25
- In mixed form: 3123/25
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