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Subtract 25/18 from 7/75

1st number: 7/75, 2nd number: 1 7/18

7/75 - 25/18 is -583/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/450 - 625/450 = 42 - 625/450 = -583/450

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