Subtract 1/9 from 21/25
21/25 - 1/9 is 164/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
21/25 = 21 × 9/25 × 9 = 189/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/225 - 25/225 = 189 - 25/225 = 164/225
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