Subtract 25/75 from 9/18
9/18 - 25/75 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
25/75 = 25 × 6/75 × 6 = 150/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/450 - 150/450 = 225 - 150/450 = 75/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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