Subtract 15/75 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 15/75
84/2 - 15/75 is 209/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
84/2 = 84 × 75/2 × 75 = 6300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6300/150 - 30/150 = 6300 - 30/150 = 6270/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/5
- In mixed form: 414/5
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