Subtract 18/10 from 6/25
1st number: 6/25, 2nd number: 1 8/10
6/25 - 18/10 is -39/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
6/25 = 6 × 2/25 × 2 = 12/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
18/10 = 18 × 5/10 × 5 = 90/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/50 - 90/50 = 12 - 90/50 = -78/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/25
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