Subtract 3/75 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 3/75
18/2 - 3/75 is 224/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
18/2 = 18 × 75/2 × 75 = 1350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/150 - 6/150 = 1350 - 6/150 = 1344/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/25
- In mixed form: 824/25
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