Subtract 4/75 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 4/75
18/12 - 4/75 is 217/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/300 - 16/300 = 450 - 16/300 = 434/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/150
- In mixed form: 167/150
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