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Subtract 80/6 from 9/75

1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 13 2/6

9/75 - 80/6 is -991/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    80/6 = 80 × 25/6 × 25 = 2000/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/150 - 2000/150 = 18 - 2000/150 = -1982/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -991/75

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