Subtract 18/6 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 3 0/6
2/75 - 18/6 is -223/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/150 - 450/150 = 4 - 450/150 = -446/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/75
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