Subtract 21/45 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 21/45
25/18 - 21/45 is 83/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/90 - 42/90 = 125 - 42/90 = 83/90
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