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Subtract 5/18 from 75/5

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 5/18

75/5 - 5/18 is 265/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    75/5 = 75 × 18/5 × 18 = 1350/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1350/90 - 25/90 = 1350 - 25/90 = 1325/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/18
  6. In mixed form: 1413/18

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