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Subtract 5/25 from 18/9

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 5/25

18/9 - 5/25 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/225 - 45/225 = 450 - 45/225 = 405/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  6. In mixed form: 14/5

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