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