Subtract 2/25 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 2/25
56/9 - 2/25 is 1382/225.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/225 - 18/225 = 1400 - 18/225 = 1382/225 - In mixed form: 632/225
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