Subtract 25/18 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 7/18
2/25 - 25/18 is -589/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/450 - 625/450 = 36 - 625/450 = -589/450
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