Subtract 21/45 from 18/25
18/25 - 21/45 is 19/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
21/45 = 21 × 5/45 × 5 = 105/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/225 - 105/225 = 162 - 105/225 = 57/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/75
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