Subtract 14/18 from 75/5
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 14/18
75/5 - 14/18 is 128/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
75/5 = 75 × 18/5 × 18 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/90 - 70/90 = 1350 - 70/90 = 1280/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/9
- In mixed form: 142/9
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