Subtract 35/75 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 35/75
18/4 - 35/75 is 121/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
18/4 = 18 × 75/4 × 75 = 1350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/300 - 140/300 = 1350 - 140/300 = 1210/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/30
- In mixed form: 41/30
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