Subtract 25/9 from 5/30
1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 2 7/9
5/30 - 25/9 is -47/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/90 - 250/90 = 15 - 250/90 = -235/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/18
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