Subtract 12/25 from 8/18
8/18 - 12/25 is -8/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
12/25 = 12 × 18/25 × 18 = 216/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/450 - 216/450 = 200 - 216/450 = -16/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/225
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