Subtract 84/9 from 8/25
1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 9 3/9
8/25 - 84/9 is -676/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
84/9 = 84 × 25/9 × 25 = 2100/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/225 - 2100/225 = 72 - 2100/225 = -2028/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -676/75
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