Subtract 2/75 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 2/75
84/8 - 2/75 is 1571/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
84/8 = 84 × 75/8 × 75 = 6300/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6300/600 - 16/600 = 6300 - 16/600 = 6284/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1571/150
- In mixed form: 1071/150
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