Subtract 35/25 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 10/25
2/9 - 35/25 is -53/45.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/225 - 315/225 = 50 - 315/225 = -265/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45
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