Subtract 25/9 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 2 7/9
36/25 - 25/9 is -301/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
25/9 = 25 × 25/9 × 25 = 625/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/225 - 625/225 = 324 - 625/225 = -301/225
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