Subtract 4/25 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 4/25
149 - 425 is 314225.
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,
149 = 14 × 259 × 25 = 350225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
425 = 4 × 925 × 9 = 36225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350225 - 36225 = 350 - 36225 = 314225 - In mixed form: 189225
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