Subtract 4/18 from 25/60
25/60 - 4/18 is 7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/180 - 40/180 = 75 - 40/180 = 35/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/36
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