Subtract 8/25 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 8/25
18/4 - 8/25 is 209/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
18/4 = 18 × 25/4 × 25 = 450/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/100 - 32/100 = 450 - 32/100 = 418/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/50
- In mixed form: 49/50
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