Subtract 2/6 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 2/6
75/8 - 2/6 is 217/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
75/8 = 75 × 3/8 × 3 = 225/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/24 - 8/24 = 225 - 8/24 = 217/24 - In mixed form: 91/24
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