Subtract 4/25 from 84/9, Solve 9 3/9

Subtract 4/25 from 84/9

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 4/25

84/9 - 4/25 is 688/75.

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,
84/9 = 84 × 25/9 × 25 = 2100/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/225 - 36/225 = 2100 - 36/225 = 2064/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 688/75
In mixed form: 913/75

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