Subtract 20/24 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 20/24
25/18 - 20/24 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/72 - 60/72 = 100 - 60/72 = 40/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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