Subtract 6/9 from 25/50, Solve 25/50

Subtract 6/9 from 25/50

25/50 - 6/9 is -1/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/450 - 300/450 = 225 - 300/450 = -75/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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