Subtract 5/45 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/45
42/25 - 5/45 is 353/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/225 - 25/225 = 378 - 25/225 = 353/225 - In mixed form: 1128/225
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