Subtract 5/18 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 5/18
36/25 - 5/18 is 523/450.
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,
36/25 = 36 × 18/25 × 18 = 648/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/450 - 125/450 = 648 - 125/450 = 523/450 - In mixed form: 173/450
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