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Subtract 45/25 from 18/8

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 1 20/25

18/8 - 45/25 is 9/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/200 - 360/200 = 450 - 360/200 = 90/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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