Subtract 4/75 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 4/75
27/18 - 4/75 is 217/150.
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,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
4/75 = 4 × 6/75 × 6 = 24/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/450 - 24/450 = 675 - 24/450 = 651/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/150
- In mixed form: 167/150
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