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Subtract 10/18 from 2/25

2/25 - 10/18 is -107/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/450 - 250/450 = 36 - 250/450 = -214/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/225

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