Subtract 9/6 from 72/75
1st number: 72/75, 2nd number: 1 3/6
72/75 - 9/6 is -27/50.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/150 - 225/150 = 144 - 225/150 = -81/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/50
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