Subtract 18/75 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 18/75 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 18/75

6/2 - 18/75 is 69/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
6/2 = 6 × 75/2 × 75 = 450/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 36/150 = 450 - 36/150 = 414/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/25
In mixed form: 219/25

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