Subtract 16/75 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 16/75
36/2 - 16/75 is 1334/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
36/2 = 36 × 75/2 × 75 = 2700/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/150 - 32/150 = 2700 - 32/150 = 2668/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1334/75
- In mixed form: 1759/75
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