Subtract 8/25 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 8/25
24/9 - 8/25 is 176/75.
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,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/225 - 72/225 = 600 - 72/225 = 528/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/75
- In mixed form: 226/75
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