Subtract 60/25 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2 10/25
10/9 - 60/25 is -58/45.
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,
10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/225 - 540/225 = 250 - 540/225 = -290/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45
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