Subtract 63/75 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 63/75
60/18 - 63/75 is 187/75.
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,
60/18 = 60 × 25/18 × 25 = 1500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
63/75 = 63 × 6/75 × 6 = 378/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/450 - 378/450 = 1500 - 378/450 = 1122/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/75
- In mixed form: 237/75
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