Subtract 2/18 from 16/75
16/75 - 2/18 is 23/225.
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,
16/75 = 16 × 6/75 × 6 = 96/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/450 - 50/450 = 96 - 50/450 = 46/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/225
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