Subtract 20/18 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 1 2/18
25/4 - 20/18 is 185/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
25/4 = 25 × 9/4 × 9 = 225/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/36 - 40/36 = 225 - 40/36 = 185/36 - In mixed form: 55/36
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