Subtract 4/75 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 4/75
10/9 - 4/75 is 238/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/225 - 12/225 = 250 - 12/225 = 238/225 - In mixed form: 113/225
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