Subtract 2/25 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2/25
45/9 - 2/25 is 123/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/225 - 18/225 = 1125 - 18/225 = 1107/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/25
- In mixed form: 423/25
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