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Subtract 5/18 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 5/18

35/25 - 5/18 is 101/90.

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,
    35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/450 - 125/450 = 630 - 125/450 = 505/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/90
  6. In mixed form: 111/90

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