Subtract 25/18 from 10/15
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 1 7/18
10/15 - 25/18 is -13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 125/90 = 60 - 125/90 = -65/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18
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