Subtract 45/18 from 4/25
1st number: 4/25, 2nd number: 2 9/18
4/25 - 45/18 is -117/50.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/450 - 1125/450 = 72 - 1125/450 = -1053/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/50
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