Subtract 6/75 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 6/75
56/18 - 6/75 is 682/225.
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,
56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
6/75 = 6 × 6/75 × 6 = 36/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/450 - 36/450 = 1400 - 36/450 = 1364/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 682/225
- In mixed form: 37/225
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