Subtract 42/75 from 3/18
3/18 - 42/75 is -59/150.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
42/75 = 42 × 6/75 × 6 = 252/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/450 - 252/450 = 75 - 252/450 = -177/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/150
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