Subtract 25/18 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 1 7/18
28/10 - 25/18 is 127/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/90 - 125/90 = 252 - 125/90 = 127/90 - In mixed form: 137/90
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