Subtract 15/75 from 5/18
5/18 - 15/75 is 7/90.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
15/75 = 15 × 6/75 × 6 = 90/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/450 - 90/450 = 125 - 90/450 = 35/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/90
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