Subtract 9/75 from 84/54
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 9/75
84/54 - 9/75 is 323/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
84/54 = 84 × 25/54 × 25 = 2100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
9/75 = 9 × 18/75 × 18 = 162/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/1350 - 162/1350 = 2100 - 162/1350 = 1938/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/225
- In mixed form: 198/225
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