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Subtract 1/18 from 28/25

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 1/18

28/25 - 1/18 is 479/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    28/25 = 28 × 18/25 × 18 = 504/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/450 - 25/450 = 504 - 25/450 = 479/450
  5. In mixed form: 129/450

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