Subtract 16/75 from 10/18
10/18 - 16/75 is 77/225.
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,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
16/75 = 16 × 6/75 × 6 = 96/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/450 - 96/450 = 250 - 96/450 = 154/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/225
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