Subtract 18/75 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 18/75
36/4 - 18/75 is 219/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
36/4 = 36 × 75/4 × 75 = 2700/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/300 - 72/300 = 2700 - 72/300 = 2628/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/25
- In mixed form: 819/25
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