Subtract 18/60 from 5/25
5/25 - 18/60 is -1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/300 - 90/300 = 60 - 90/300 = -30/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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