Subtract 18/75 from 14/18
14/18 - 18/75 is 121/225.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
18/75 = 18 × 6/75 × 6 = 108/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/450 - 108/450 = 350 - 108/450 = 242/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/225
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