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Subtract 6/75 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6/75

8/2 - 6/75 is 98/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    8/2 = 8 × 75/2 × 75 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/150 - 12/150 = 600 - 12/150 = 588/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
  6. In mixed form: 323/25

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