Subtract 3/75 from 7/2, Solve 3 1/2

Subtract 3/75 from 7/2

1^st number: 3 1/2, 2^nd number: 3/75

7/2 - 3/75 is 173/50.

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,
7/2 = 7 × 75/2 × 75 = 525/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
525/150 - 6/150 = 525 - 6/150 = 519/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/50
In mixed form: 323/50

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