Subtract 10/25 from 14/9, Solve 1 5/9

Subtract 10/25 from 14/9

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 10/25

14/9 - 10/25 is 52/45.

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,
14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/225 - 90/225 = 350 - 90/225 = 260/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45

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