Subtract 2/18 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 2/18
75/10 - 2/18 is 133/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
75/10 = 75 × 9/10 × 9 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/90 - 10/90 = 675 - 10/90 = 665/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/18
- In mixed form: 77/18
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