Subtract 36/75 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 36/75
18/10 - 36/75 is 33/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
18/10 = 18 × 15/10 × 15 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/150 - 72/150 = 270 - 72/150 = 198/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/25
- In mixed form: 18/25
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