Subtract 7/18 from 7/25
7/25 - 7/18 is -49/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/450 - 175/450 = 126 - 175/450 = -49/450
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