Subtract 25/20 from 1/18
1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 5/20
1/18 - 25/20 is -43/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 225/180 = 10 - 225/180 = -215/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/36
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