Subtract 84/18 from 20/75
1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 4 12/18
20/75 - 84/18 is -22/5.
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,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
84/18 = 84 × 25/18 × 25 = 2100/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/450 - 2100/450 = 120 - 2100/450 = -1980/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/5
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