Subtract 18/75 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 18/75
14/9 - 18/75 is 296/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/225 - 54/225 = 350 - 54/225 = 296/225 - In mixed form: 171/225
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