Subtract 5/75 from 12/18
12/18 - 5/75 is 3/5.
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,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/450 - 30/450 = 300 - 30/450 = 270/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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