Subtract 9/75 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 9/75
84/6 - 9/75 is 347/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/150 - 18/150 = 2100 - 18/150 = 2082/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/25
- In mixed form: 1322/25
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