Subtract 25/60 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 25/60
18/10 - 25/60 is 83/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
18/10 = 18 × 6/10 × 6 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/60 - 25/60 = 108 - 25/60 = 83/60 - In mixed form: 123/60
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