Subtract 18/30 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 18/30
25/2 - 18/30 is 119/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
25/2 = 25 × 15/2 × 15 = 375/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/30 - 18/30 = 375 - 18/30 = 357/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/10
- In mixed form: 119/10
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