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Subtract 56/25 from 2/18

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 2 6/25

2/18 - 56/25 is -479/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    56/25 = 56 × 18/25 × 18 = 1008/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/450 - 1008/450 = 50 - 1008/450 = -958/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/225

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