Subtract 25/18 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1 7/18
21/8 - 25/18 is 89/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
21/8 = 21 × 9/8 × 9 = 189/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/72 - 100/72 = 189 - 100/72 = 89/72 - In mixed form: 117/72
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