Subtract 45/25 from 18/80
1st number: 18/80, 2nd number: 1 20/25
18/80 - 45/25 is -63/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
18/80 = 18 × 5/80 × 5 = 90/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
45/25 = 45 × 16/25 × 16 = 720/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/400 - 720/400 = 90 - 720/400 = -630/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/40
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