Subtract 2/75 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 2/75
18/9 - 2/75 is 148/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/225 - 6/225 = 450 - 6/225 = 444/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/75
- In mixed form: 173/75
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