Subtract 75/9 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 8 3/9
20/18 - 75/9 is -65/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
20/18 = 20 × 1/18 × 1 = 20/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
75/9 = 75 × 2/9 × 2 = 150/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/18 - 150/18 = 20 - 150/18 = -130/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/9
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