Subtract 1/75 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 1/75
9/4 - 1/75 is 671/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
9/4 = 9 × 75/4 × 75 = 675/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/300 - 4/300 = 675 - 4/300 = 671/300 - In mixed form: 271/300
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