Subtract 7/75 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 7/75
20/18 - 7/75 is 229/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/450 - 42/450 = 500 - 42/450 = 458/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/225
- In mixed form: 14/225
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