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Subtract 1/45 from 10/25

10/25 - 1/45 is 17/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/225 - 5/225 = 90 - 5/225 = 85/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/45

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