Subtract 4/75 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 4/75
18/8 - 4/75 is 659/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
18/8 = 18 × 75/8 × 75 = 1350/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
4/75 = 4 × 8/75 × 8 = 32/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/600 - 32/600 = 1350 - 32/600 = 1318/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/300
- In mixed form: 259/300
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