Subtract 7/75 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 7/75
18/3 - 7/75 is 443/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
18/3 = 18 × 25/3 × 25 = 450/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
7/75 = 7 × 1/75 × 1 = 7/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/75 - 7/75 = 450 - 7/75 = 443/75 - In mixed form: 568/75
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