Subtract 6/75 from 9/24
9/24 - 6/75 is 59/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/600 - 48/600 = 225 - 48/600 = 177/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/200
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