Subtract 8/36 from 18/25
18/25 - 8/36 is 112/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
18/25 = 18 × 36/25 × 36 = 648/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/900 - 200/900 = 648 - 200/900 = 448/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/225
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