Subtract 15/9 from 2/25, Solve 2/25

Subtract 15/9 from 2/25

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

2/25 - 15/9 is -119/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/225 - 375/225 = 18 - 375/225 = -357/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/75

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