Subtract 14/25 from 8/9
8/9 - 14/25 is 74/225.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/225 - 126/225 = 200 - 126/225 = 74/225
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