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Subtract 2/9 from 25/75

25/75 - 2/9 is 1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    25/75 = 25 × 3/75 × 3 = 75/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/225 - 50/225 = 75 - 50/225 = 25/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9

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