Subtract 18/75 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 18/75
16/8 - 18/75 is 44/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
16/8 = 16 × 75/8 × 75 = 1200/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
18/75 = 18 × 8/75 × 8 = 144/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/600 - 144/600 = 1200 - 144/600 = 1056/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/25
- In mixed form: 119/25
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