Subtract 2/75 from 18/45
18/45 - 2/75 is 28/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/225 - 6/225 = 90 - 6/225 = 84/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/75
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