Subtract 1/75 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 1/75
25/18 - 1/75 is 619/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
1/75 = 1 × 6/75 × 6 = 6/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/450 - 6/450 = 625 - 6/450 = 619/450 - In mixed form: 1169/450
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