Subtract 70/18 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 3 16/18
40/25 - 70/18 is -103/45.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 18/25 × 18 = 720/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/450 - 1750/450 = 720 - 1750/450 = -1030/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/45
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