Subtract 5/75 from 4/18
4/18 - 5/75 is 7/45.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/450 - 30/450 = 100 - 30/450 = 70/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45
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