Subtract 18/75 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 18/75
40/4 - 18/75 is 244/25.
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,
40/4 = 40 × 75/4 × 75 = 3000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/300 - 72/300 = 3000 - 72/300 = 2928/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/25
- In mixed form: 919/25
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