Subtract 8/18 from 5/25
5/25 - 8/18 is -11/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/450 - 200/450 = 90 - 200/450 = -110/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/45
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