Subtract 4/75 from 75/18, Solve 4 3/18

Subtract 4/75 from 75/18

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 4/75

75/18 - 4/75 is 617/150.

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,
75/18 = 75 × 25/18 × 25 = 1875/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
4/75 = 4 × 6/75 × 6 = 24/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1875/450 - 24/450 = 1875 - 24/450 = 1851/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 617/150
In mixed form: 417/150

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