Subtract 18/9 from 30/75
1st number: 30/75, 2nd number: 2 0/9
30/75 - 18/9 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
30/75 = 30 × 3/75 × 3 = 90/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/225 - 450/225 = 90 - 450/225 = -360/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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