Subtract 7/75 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 7/75
45/18 - 7/75 is 361/150.
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,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/450 - 42/450 = 1125 - 42/450 = 1083/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/150
- In mixed form: 261/150
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