Subtract 45/18 from 3/75
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 2 9/18
3/75 - 45/18 is -123/50.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 6/75 × 6 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/450 - 1125/450 = 18 - 1125/450 = -1107/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/50
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