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Subtract 9/75 from 84/18

1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 9/75

84/18 - 9/75 is 341/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    84/18 = 84 × 25/18 × 25 = 2100/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    9/75 = 9 × 6/75 × 6 = 54/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/450 - 54/450 = 2100 - 54/450 = 2046/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/75
  6. In mixed form: 441/75

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