Subtract 3/75 from 18/50
18/50 - 3/75 is 8/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/150 - 6/150 = 54 - 6/150 = 48/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/25
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