Subtract 16/45 from 18/75
18/75 - 16/45 is -26/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/225 - 80/225 = 54 - 80/225 = -26/225
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