Subtract 7/25 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 7/25
18/10 - 7/25 is 38/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
18/10 = 18 × 5/10 × 5 = 90/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
7/25 = 7 × 2/25 × 2 = 14/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/50 - 14/50 = 90 - 14/50 = 76/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/25
- In mixed form: 113/25
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