Subtract 49/18 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 2 13/18
25/10 - 49/18 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 245/90 = 225 - 245/90 = -20/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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