Subtract 2/25 from 8/18
8/18 - 2/25 is 82/225.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/450 - 36/450 = 200 - 36/450 = 164/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/225
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