Subtract 5/20 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 5/20
25/18 - 5/20 is 41/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/180 - 45/180 = 250 - 45/180 = 205/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
- In mixed form: 15/36
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