Subtract 7/45 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 7/45
25/18 - 7/45 is 37/30.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/90 - 14/90 = 125 - 14/90 = 111/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
- In mixed form: 17/30
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