Subtract 8/36 from 25/10, Solve 2 5/10

Subtract 8/36 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 8/36

25/10 - 8/36 is 41/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
25/10 = 25 × 18/10 × 18 = 450/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 40/180 = 450 - 40/180 = 410/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18

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