Subtract 70/18 from 12/75
1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 3 16/18
12/75 - 70/18 is -839/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/450 - 1750/450 = 72 - 1750/450 = -1678/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -839/225
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