Subtract 9/75 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 9/75
42/18 - 9/75 is 166/75.
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,
42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
9/75 = 9 × 6/75 × 6 = 54/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/450 - 54/450 = 1050 - 54/450 = 996/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/75
- In mixed form: 216/75
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