Subtract 7/75 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 7/75
9/6 - 7/75 is 211/150.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 14/150 = 225 - 14/150 = 211/150 - In mixed form: 161/150
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