Subtract 72/6 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 12 0/6
75/25 - 72/6 is -9/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
75/25 = 75 × 6/25 × 6 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 1800/150 = 450 - 1800/150 = -1350/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/1
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