Subtract 18/36 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 18/36
75/25 - 18/36 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
75/25 = 75 × 36/25 × 36 = 2700/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/900 - 450/900 = 2700 - 450/900 = 2250/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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