Subtract 9/4 from 75/3
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 2 1/4
75/3 - 9/4 is 91/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
75/3 = 75 × 4/3 × 4 = 300/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
9/4 = 9 × 3/4 × 3 = 27/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/12 - 27/12 = 300 - 27/12 = 273/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/4
- In mixed form: 223/4
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