Subtract 25/10 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 2 5/10
15/18 - 25/10 is -5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 225/90 = 75 - 225/90 = -150/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3
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