Subtract 12/9 from 1/25
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 3/9
1/25 - 12/9 is -97/75.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/225 - 300/225 = 9 - 300/225 = -291/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/75
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