Subtract 42/6 from 7/75
1st number: 7/75, 2nd number: 7 0/6
7/75 - 42/6 is -518/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/150 - 1050/150 = 14 - 1050/150 = -1036/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -518/75
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