Subtract 56/20 from 75/18
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 2 16/20
75/18 - 56/20 is 41/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
75/18 = 75 × 10/18 × 10 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/180 - 504/180 = 750 - 504/180 = 246/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/30
- In mixed form: 111/30
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