Subtract 24/18 from 25/10, Solve 2 5/10

Subtract 24/18 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

25/10 - 24/18 is 7/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 120/90 = 225 - 120/90 = 105/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6

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