Subtract 75/30 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 2 15/30
18/8 - 75/30 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
75/30 = 75 × 4/30 × 4 = 300/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/120 - 300/120 = 270 - 300/120 = -30/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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