Subtract 6/75 from 8/45
8/45 - 6/75 is 22/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/225 - 18/225 = 40 - 18/225 = 22/225
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