Subtract 7/45 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 7/45
25/10 - 7/45 is 211/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 14/90 = 225 - 14/90 = 211/90 - In mixed form: 231/90
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