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Subtract 18/40 from 56/25

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 18/40

56/25 - 18/40 is 179/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    56/25 = 56 × 8/25 × 8 = 448/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    18/40 = 18 × 5/40 × 5 = 90/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/200 - 90/200 = 448 - 90/200 = 358/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/100
  6. In mixed form: 179/100

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