Subtract 42/18 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 2 6/18
25/2 - 42/18 is 61/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
25/2 = 25 × 9/2 × 9 = 225/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/18 - 42/18 = 225 - 42/18 = 183/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/6
- In mixed form: 101/6
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