Subtract 56/75 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 56/75
35/18 - 56/75 is 539/450.
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,
35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/450 - 336/450 = 875 - 336/450 = 539/450 - In mixed form: 189/450
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