Subtract 30/25 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/25
18/2 - 30/25 is 39/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
18/2 = 18 × 25/2 × 25 = 450/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
30/25 = 30 × 2/25 × 2 = 60/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/50 - 60/50 = 450 - 60/50 = 390/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/5
- In mixed form: 74/5
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