Subtract 25/45 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 25/45
56/18 - 25/45 is 23/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/90 - 50/90 = 280 - 50/90 = 230/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
- In mixed form: 25/9
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