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Subtract 2/81 from 25/9

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 2/81

25/9 - 2/81 is 223/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 81 is 81

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
    25/9 = 25 × 9/9 × 9 = 225/81
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
    2/81 = 2 × 1/81 × 1 = 2/81
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/81 - 2/81 = 225 - 2/81 = 223/81
  5. In mixed form: 261/81

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