Subtract 10/25 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 10/25
20/18 - 10/25 is 32/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
10/25 = 10 × 18/25 × 18 = 180/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/450 - 180/450 = 500 - 180/450 = 320/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/45
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