Subtract 10/18 from 25/7
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 10/18
25/7 - 10/18 is 190/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
25/7 = 25 × 18/7 × 18 = 450/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/126 - 70/126 = 450 - 70/126 = 380/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 190/63
- In mixed form: 31/63
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