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Subtract 8/75 from 35/18

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 8/75

35/18 - 8/75 is 827/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/450 - 48/450 = 875 - 48/450 = 827/450
  5. In mixed form: 1377/450

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