Subtract 16/18 from 70/75
70/75 - 16/18 is 2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/450 - 400/450 = 420 - 400/450 = 20/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45
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