Subtract 1/18 from 25/75
25/75 - 1/18 is 5/18.
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,
25/75 = 25 × 6/75 × 6 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/450 - 25/450 = 150 - 25/450 = 125/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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