Subtract 9/15 from 75/2
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 9/15
75/2 - 9/15 is 369/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
75/2 = 75 × 15/2 × 15 = 1125/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/30 - 18/30 = 1125 - 18/30 = 1107/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 369/10
- In mixed form: 369/10
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