Subtract 20/18 from 75/3
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/18
75/3 - 20/18 is 215/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
75/3 = 75 × 6/3 × 6 = 450/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
20/18 = 20 × 1/18 × 1 = 20/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/18 - 20/18 = 450 - 20/18 = 430/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/9
- In mixed form: 238/9
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