Subtract 3/18 from 2/75
2/75 - 3/18 is -7/50.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/450 - 75/450 = 12 - 75/450 = -63/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/50
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