Subtract 25/18 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 1 7/18
32/10 - 25/18 is 163/90.
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,
32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/90 - 125/90 = 288 - 125/90 = 163/90 - In mixed form: 173/90
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