Subtract 20/18 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 2/18
2/75 - 20/18 is -244/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/450 - 500/450 = 12 - 500/450 = -488/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -244/225
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