Subtract 2/90 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 2/90
25/18 - 2/90 is 41/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/90 - 2/90 = 125 - 2/90 = 123/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/30
- In mixed form: 111/30
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