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Subtract 9/25 from 18/9

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

18/9 - 9/25 is 41/25.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/225 - 81/225 = 450 - 81/225 = 369/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/25
  6. In mixed form: 116/25

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