Subtract 8/75 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 8/75
90/2 - 8/75 is 3367/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
90/2 = 90 × 75/2 × 75 = 6750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6750/150 - 16/150 = 6750 - 16/150 = 6734/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3367/75
- In mixed form: 4467/75
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