Subtract 4/18 from 84/75
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 4/18
84/75 - 4/18 is 202/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
84/75 = 84 × 6/75 × 6 = 504/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/450 - 100/450 = 504 - 100/450 = 404/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/225
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