Subtract 8/75 from 36/2, Solve 18 0/2

Subtract 8/75 from 36/2

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/75

36/2 - 8/75 is 1342/75.

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,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/150 - 16/150 = 2700 - 16/150 = 2684/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1342/75
In mixed form: 1767/75

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