Subtract 6/40 from 18/75
18/75 - 6/40 is 9/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
18/75 = 18 × 8/75 × 8 = 144/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
6/40 = 6 × 15/40 × 15 = 90/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/600 - 90/600 = 144 - 90/600 = 54/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/100
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