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Subtract 2/25 from 80/9

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 2/25

80/9 - 2/25 is 1982/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    80/9 = 80 × 25/9 × 25 = 2000/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2000/225 - 18/225 = 2000 - 18/225 = 1982/225
  5. In mixed form: 8182/225

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