Subtract 35/75 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 35/75
18/6 - 35/75 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 70/150 = 450 - 70/150 = 380/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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