Subtract 27/75 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 27/75
28/18 - 27/75 is 269/225.
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,
28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
27/75 = 27 × 6/75 × 6 = 162/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/450 - 162/450 = 700 - 162/450 = 538/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/225
- In mixed form: 144/225
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