Subtract 36/45 from 25/10, Solve 2 5/10

Subtract 36/45 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 36/45

25/10 - 36/45 is 17/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 72/90 = 225 - 72/90 = 153/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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