Subtract 8/25 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 8/25
45/18 - 8/25 is 109/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/450 - 144/450 = 1125 - 144/450 = 981/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/50
- In mixed form: 29/50
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