Subtract 1/18 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1/18
30/25 - 1/18 is 103/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
30/25 = 30 × 18/25 × 18 = 540/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/450 - 25/450 = 540 - 25/450 = 515/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/90
- In mixed form: 113/90
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