Subtract 12/25 from 30/18, Solve 1 12/18

Subtract 12/25 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 12/25

30/18 - 12/25 is 89/75.

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,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
12/25 = 12 × 18/25 × 18 = 216/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/450 - 216/450 = 750 - 216/450 = 534/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/75
In mixed form: 114/75

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