Subtract 8/75 from 30/18
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 8/75
30/18 - 8/75 is 39/25.
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,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/450 - 48/450 = 750 - 48/450 = 702/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/25
- In mixed form: 114/25
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