Subtract 10/25 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 10/25
56/9 - 10/25 is 262/45.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 25/9 × 25 = 1400/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/225 - 90/225 = 1400 - 90/225 = 1310/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/45
- In mixed form: 537/45
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