Subtract 18/12 from 8/75
1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 1 6/12
8/75 - 18/12 is -209/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/300 - 450/300 = 32 - 450/300 = -418/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/150
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