Subtract 18/75 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 18/75
49/9 - 18/75 is 1171/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/225 - 54/225 = 1225 - 54/225 = 1171/225 - In mixed form: 546/225
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