Subtract 42/75 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 42/75
18/8 - 42/75 is 169/100.
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,
42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/600 - 336/600 = 1350 - 336/600 = 1014/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/100
- In mixed form: 169/100
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