Subtract 70/75 from 7/18
7/18 - 70/75 is -49/90.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/450 - 420/450 = 175 - 420/450 = -245/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/90
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