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Subtract 9/49 from 18/75

18/75 - 9/49 is 69/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    18/75 = 18 × 49/75 × 49 = 882/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    9/49 = 9 × 75/49 × 75 = 675/3675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/3675 - 675/3675 = 882 - 675/3675 = 207/3675
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/1225

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