Subtract 4/30 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 4/30
25/18 - 4/30 is 113/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/90 - 12/90 = 125 - 12/90 = 113/90 - In mixed form: 123/90
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