Subtract 20/25 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 20/25
25/18 - 20/25 is 53/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
20/25 = 20 × 18/25 × 18 = 360/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/450 - 360/450 = 625 - 360/450 = 265/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/90
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