Subtract 10/18 from 96/25
1st number: 3 21/25, 2nd number: 10/18
96/25 - 10/18 is 739/225.
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,
96/25 = 96 × 18/25 × 18 = 1728/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/450 - 250/450 = 1728 - 250/450 = 1478/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 739/225
- In mixed form: 364/225
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