Subtract 7/60 from 18/25
18/25 - 7/60 is 181/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/300 - 35/300 = 216 - 35/300 = 181/300
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