Subtract 80/25 from 3/18
1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 3 5/25
3/18 - 80/25 is -91/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
80/25 = 80 × 18/25 × 18 = 1440/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/450 - 1440/450 = 75 - 1440/450 = -1365/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/30
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