Answers

Subtract 36/18 from 9/75

1^st number: 9/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/18

9/75 - 36/18 is -47/25.

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,
   36/18 = 36 × 25/18 × 25 = 900/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/450 - 900/450 = 54 - 900/450 = -846/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/25

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