Subtract 5/18 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 5/18
25/10 - 5/18 is 20/9.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 25/90 = 225 - 25/90 = 200/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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