Subtract 42/25 from 10/18
1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 1 17/25
10/18 - 42/25 is -253/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
42/25 = 42 × 18/25 × 18 = 756/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/450 - 756/450 = 250 - 756/450 = -506/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/225
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