Subtract 45/9 from 12/75
1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 5 0/9
12/75 - 45/9 is -121/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/225 - 1125/225 = 36 - 1125/225 = -1089/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/25
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