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Subtract 3/24 from 25/18

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 3/24

25/18 - 3/24 is 91/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/72 - 9/72 = 100 - 9/72 = 91/72
  5. In mixed form: 119/72

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