Subtract 18/75 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 18/75
36/18 - 18/75 is 44/25.
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,
36/18 = 36 × 25/18 × 25 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
18/75 = 18 × 6/75 × 6 = 108/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/450 - 108/450 = 900 - 108/450 = 792/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/25
- In mixed form: 119/25
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