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Subtract 12/18 from 9/75

9/75 - 12/18 is -41/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    9/75 = 9 × 6/75 × 6 = 54/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/450 - 300/450 = 54 - 300/450 = -246/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/75

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