Subtract 20/18 from 35/75
1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 1 2/18
35/75 - 20/18 is -29/45.
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,
35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/450 - 500/450 = 210 - 500/450 = -290/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/45
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