Subtract 7/9 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 7/9
25/10 - 7/9 is 31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 70/90 = 225 - 70/90 = 155/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
- In mixed form: 113/18
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