Subtract 25/18 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 1 7/18
25/20 - 25/18 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 250/180 = 225 - 250/180 = -25/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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