Subtract 80/9 from 10/25
1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 8 8/9
10/25 - 80/9 is -382/45.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
80/9 = 80 × 25/9 × 25 = 2000/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/225 - 2000/225 = 90 - 2000/225 = -1910/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -382/45
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